Howard Baker, Sr.
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Howard Henry Baker, Sr. (January 12, 1902 – January 7, 1964) was a Republican congressman from Tennessee's 2nd congressional district whose tenure spanned from the early 1950s until his death in office. He was previously a state representative from 1929 to 1930.
He was the father of Tennessee U.S. senator Howard Henry Baker, Jr., a Moderate Republican.
U.S. House of Representatives
Baker was considered a strong conservative in the House,[1] though supported the Tennessee Valley Authority.[2]
References
- ↑ Howard H. Baker Sr.. Tennessee Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ HOWARD H. BAKER, REPRESENTATIVE; Tennessee Republican Dies —Supporter of T.V.A.. The New York Times. Retrieved June 28, 2021.