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Jamie L. Whitten

American politician

Died when: 85 years 144 days (1024 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Jamie L. Whitten

Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910 – September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 to 1995.

He was at the time of his departure the longest-serving U.S.Representative ever.From 1979 to 1995, he was Dean of the U.S.

House of Representatives.He is the longest-serving member of Congress ever from Mississippi.He was a New Deal liberal in economic matters, and took a leading role in Congress in forming national policy and spending regarding agriculture.


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