George W. Malone
George W. Malone | |
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![]() Official portrait, c. 1953 | |
United States Senator from Nevada | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Edward P. Carville |
Succeeded by | Howard Cannon |
Personal details | |
Born | Fredonia, Kansas, U.S. | August 7, 1890
Died | May 19, 1961 Washington, D.C. | (aged 70)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ruth (m. 1921) |
Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno |
Profession | Civil engineer |
George Wilson Malone (August 7, 1890 – May 19, 1961) was an American
Early life
Malone was born in Fredonia, Kansas.[1] As a young man, he moved to Reno, Nevada and worked as a civil and hydraulic engineer there while he was attending the University of Nevada, Reno.
Military service
Malone graduated from college in 1917, and he enlisted in the army when the United States entered World War I.[1] At first, he served in the artillery, but he eventually became a regimental intelligence officer and served in England and France until 1919.
Civilian career
Malone then returned to work in engineering. He served as the state engineer of Nevada from 1927 to 1935.
Political career
Malone entered politics in 1934 when he made his first attempt to be elected to the
Malone successfully campaigned for a seat in the Senate in 1946. He defeated the Democratic candidate, former Senator
Retirement
Malone continued to live in Washington, D.C. until his death, working as an engineering consultant. He made a final political campaign in 1960, for a seat in the United States House of Representatives from Nevada but was defeated. Malone is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
References
- ^ a b "GEORGE MALONE, EX-SENATOR, DIES; Nevada Republican Noted as an Old Guard Isolationist". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
Sources
- United States Congress. "George W. Malone (id: M000086)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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