Key Pittman
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"Senator Pittman" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Pittman (disambiguation).
Key Denson Pittman (September 19, 1872 – November 10, 1940) was a United States senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party, serving eventually as president pro tempore as well as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.
Quick Facts President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Preceded by ...
Key Pittman | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office March 4, 1933 – November 10, 1940 | |
Preceded by | George H. Moses |
Succeeded by | William H. King |
Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee | |
In office March 4, 1933 – November 10, 1940 | |
Preceded by | William Borah |
Succeeded by | Walter F. George |
Secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus Acting | |
In office December 14, 1916 – March 3, 1917 | |
Leader | John W. Kern |
Preceded by | Willard Saulsbury Jr. |
Succeeded by | William H. King |
United States Senator from Nevada | |
In office January 29, 1913 – November 10, 1940 | |
Preceded by | William A. Massey |
Succeeded by | Berkeley L. Bunker |
Personal details | |
Born | Key Denson Pittman (1872-09-12)September 12, 1872 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 1940(1940-11-10) (aged 68) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mimosa Gates |
Education | Southwestern Presbyterian University |
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