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'''Brazilla Carroll Reece''' (December 22, 1889 – March 19, 1961), often referred to as '''B. Carroll Reece''' or simply '''Carroll Reece''', was a [[Republican]] from [[Tennessee]] who served as the state's U.S. representative from the 1st congressional district for several decades. The district, located in the eastern portion of the state, has consistently been solidly Republican since the late 1800s.
'''Brazilla Carroll Reece''' (December 22, 1889 – March 19, 1961), often referred to as '''B. Carroll Reece''' or simply '''Carroll Reece''', was a [[Republican]] from [[Tennessee]] who served as the state's U.S. representative from the 1st congressional district for several decades. The district, located in the eastern portion of the state, has consistently been solidly Republican since the late 1800s.
==Background==
Reece was born on a farm in rural Eastern Tennessee on December 22, 1889 to Sarah Maples and John Isaac Reece, being one of thirteen children. He was named after General Brazilla Carroll McBride (who served in the [[War of 1812]]), though never went by his first name. Reece Carson-Newman College, where he participated in [[basketball]] and [[football]], in addition to being the [[valedictorian]] of the 1914 class.
He served in the [[United States Army]] during [[World War I]] and received several decorated awards, including the [[Purple Heart]].
==Political career==
==Political career==