C. Wayland Brooks
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This article is about the United States Senator. For other people named Charles Brooks, see Charles Brooks (disambiguation).
Charles Wayland Brooks (March 8, 1897 – January 14, 1957) was a Republican U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1940 to 1949.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Illinois, Preceded by ...
C. Wayland Brooks | |
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United States Senator from Illinois | |
In office November 22, 1940 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | James M. Slattery |
Succeeded by | Paul Douglas |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Wayland Brooks (1897-03-08)March 8, 1897 West Bureau, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 1957(1957-01-14) (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | |
Children | 1 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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