Elbert D. Thomas
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Elbert Duncan Thomas (June 17, 1883 – February 11, 1953) was a Democratic Party politician from Utah. He represented Utah in the United States Senate from 1933 until 1951. He served as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Utah, Preceded by ...
Elbert D. Thomas | |
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United States Senator from Utah | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Reed Smoot |
Succeeded by | Wallace F. Bennett |
4th High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands | |
In office January 6, 1951 – February 11, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Arthur W. Radford |
Succeeded by | Frank E. Midkiff |
Personal details | |
Born | Elbert Duncan Thomas (1883-06-17)June 17, 1883 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S. |
Died | February 11, 1953(1953-02-11) (aged 69) Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, U.S. |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Utah University of California, Berkeley |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army (Reserves) Utah National Guard |
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