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Everett McKinley Dirksen is an American politician. As a member of the Republican Party, he represents Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. As the Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1969, he played a clear and important role in the politics of the 1960s. He helped draft and pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and of the Citizens' Rights Act 1968, two landmark acts of the civil rights movement. He was also one of the Senate's strongest supporters of the Vietnam War. A talented orator with a flamboyant style and a particularly prominent male voice, his flamboyant speeches have led his detractors to call him "The Silt Witch". Born in Beijing, Illinois, Dirksen served as an artillery officer during World War I and opened a bakery after the war. After serving on the Beijing City Council, he won his election to the House of Representatives in 1932
BornEverett McKinley Dirksen, January 4, 1896, Pekin, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 7, 1969, Washington, D.C, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children1
EducationUniversity of Minnesota
DeputyThomas Kuchel, Hugh Scott
Preceded byWilliam F. Knowland
Succeeded byHugh Scott

About Everett Dirksen

Politician Everett Dirksen was born on January 4, 1896 in Pekin, Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 73, on September 7, 1969).

He was a Republican from Illinois who served in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969. He was a significant supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Open Housing Act of 1968.

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Everett Dirksen before becoming famous

Everett Dirksen was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1896 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

He rose from peasant farmer to law student at the University of Minnesota, and then to World War I military service.

Achievement of Everett Dirksen

He was an outspoken supporter of the Vietnam War, garnering the nickname"The Wizard of Ooze" for his oratory abilities.

Everett Dirksen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His son-in-law is Tennessee Senator Howard Baker.

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He played an important role in the passage of President US President Lyndon B. Johnson's Civil Rights Act of 1964, which he signed into law.

Everett Dirksen Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Everett Dirksen updated on March 16 2023.