Ralph T. Smith
Ralph Tyler Smith | |
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Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967-1969 | |
| Preceded by | John Touhy |
| Succeeded by | Jack Walker |
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| Born | October 6, 1915 Granite City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1972 (aged 56) Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Illinois College (A.B.) Washington University (J.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Ralph Tyler Smith (October 6, 1915 – August 13, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician from Illinois, who served as a United States Senator from Illinois from 1969 until 1970. A member of the
Early life and education
Ralph Tyler Smith was born in Granite City, Illinois on October 6, 1915. Smith graduated from Illinois College in 1937 and from Washington University School of Law in 1940. He began the practice of law that same year. He worked as an attorney for C. & I.M. Railway Company in Springfield, Illinois.[1][2]
Military career
Shortly after the start of
Political career
Illinois general assembly
After his active navy service, he moved to Alton, Illinois and resumed the practice of law. In 1954, he was elected to the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of Illinois. He was re-elected for seven succeeding terms between 1954 and 1968, before becoming majority whip in 1963, and later speaker in 1967.
United States Senate
Upon the death of
Later life and death
Following his defeat in 1970, he returned to practicing law. He died on August 13, 1972, in Alton.
References
- ^ a b Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956. p. 294. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
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