Thomas R. Underwood
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Thomas Rust Underwood (March 3, 1898 – June 29, 1956) was an American politician who served Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.
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Thomas Rust Underwood | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office March 19, 1951 – November 4, 1952 | |
Appointed by | Lawrence Wetherby |
Preceded by | Virgil Chapman |
Succeeded by | John Sherman Cooper |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – March 17, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Virgil Chapman |
Succeeded by | John C. Watts |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-03-03)March 3, 1898 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | June 29, 1956(1956-06-29) (aged 58) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
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