H. Alexander Smith
H. Alexander Smith | |
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Arthur Walsh | |
Succeeded by | Harrison A. Williams |
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Born | Cutler School Princeton University | January 30, 1880
Howard Alexander Smith (January 30, 1880 – October 27, 1966) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Smith served as a United States Senator from New Jersey from 1944 to 1959.
Early life and education
H. Alexander Smith was born in
Early career
In 1904, Smith was admitted to the
While continuing to live in New Jersey, Smith resumed his practice of law in New York City.
U.S. Senate
On November 7, 1944, Smith was elected as a
Smith was reelected in 1946 and 1952 and served from December 7, 1944 to January 3, 1959. He served as chairman of the
Personal life and death
Smith married Helen Dominick, whom he met during his time at Columbia, in 1902; the couple had two daughters and a son.[2]
Smith was the uncle of Peter H. Dominick,[3] who was a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1963 to 1975.[7]
Smith died in Princeton at age 86.[8] He is buried in Princeton Cemetery.[3]
References
- ^ H.W. Wilson Company. 1948.
- ^ a b c d e "H. Alexander Smith Papers, 1897-1966 (bulk 1920-1966): Finding Aid". Princeton University Library. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "SMITH, Howard Alexander, (1880 - 1966)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ Palmer, Allen W.; Carter, Edward L. (Winter 2006). "THE SMITH-MUNDT ACT'S BAN ON DOMESTIC PROPAGANDA: AN ANALYSIS OF THE COLD WAR STATUTE LIMITING ACCESS TO PUBLIC DIPLOMACY". Communication Law and Policy. 11 (1): 1–34. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Wright, George Cable (November 27, 1957). "JERSEY G.O.P. SETS REBUILDING DRIVE" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "HR. 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
- ^ "DOMINICK, Peter Hoyt (1915-1981)". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ "H. Alexander Smith, 86, Dies; Senator From Jersey Until '59; Influential Republican Voice in Foreign Affairs Began Political Career at 54". October 28, 1966 – via NYTimes.com.