Elbert D. Thomas
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.
Elbert D. Thomas | |
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Thomas in 1940 | |
| 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 June 17, 1883 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1953 (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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