Irene Baker
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For the British-born American botanist, see Irene Baker (botanist).
Edith Irene Bailey Baker (November 17, 1901 – April 2, 1994) was an American politician and a United States Representative from Tennessee. She was the widow of Howard Baker Sr. and the stepmother of Howard Baker Jr.
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Irene Baker | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district | |
In office March 10, 1964 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Howard Baker Sr. |
Succeeded by | John Duncan Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Edith Irene Bailey November 17, 1901 (1901-11-17) Sevierville, Tennessee |
Died | April 2, 1994 (1994-04-03) (aged 92) Loudon, Tennessee |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Howard Baker Sr. |
Children | Howard H. Baker Jr. (stepson)
Mary Elizabeth Baker (stepdaughter) Beverly Irene Baker |
Profession | politician |
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