Thruston Ballard Morton
American politician (1907–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thruston Ballard Morton (August 19, 1907 – August 14, 1982) was an American politician. A Republican, Morton represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Quick Facts Chair of the Republican National Committee, Preceded by ...
Thruston B. Morton | |
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Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
In office July 1, 1959 – June 2, 1961 | |
Preceded by | Meade Alcorn |
Succeeded by | William E. Miller |
United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office January 3, 1957 – December 16, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Earle Clements |
Succeeded by | Marlow Cook |
4th Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs | |
In office January 30, 1953 – February 29, 1956 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Jack K. McFall |
Succeeded by | Robert C. Hill |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Emmet O'Neal |
Succeeded by | John Robsion |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-08-19)August 19, 1907 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 14, 1982(1982-08-14) (aged 74) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Belle Clay Lyons |
Relations | Rogers Morton (brother) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Unit | United States Naval Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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