Eugene Siler

Eugene Edward Siler Sr. (June 26, 1900 – December 5, 1987) was an American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky between 1955 and 1965. He was the only member of the House of Representatives to oppose (by pairing against) the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. That resolution authorized deeper involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War.

For the victim of police brutality, see Lester Eugene Siler. For the son and U.S. federal judge, see Eugene Edward Siler Jr.
Eugene Siler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965
Preceded byJames S. Golden
Succeeded byTim Lee Carter
Constituency8th district (1955–1963)
5th district (1963–1965)
Personal details
Born
Eugene Edward Siler

(1900-06-26)June 26, 1900
Williamsburg, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 5, 1987(1987-12-05) (aged 87)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Lowell Jones
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(m. 1925)​
Children4, including Eugene Edward Siler Jr.
Parents
  • Adam Troy Siler (father)
  • Minnie Chandler (mother)
Alma materCumberland College
University of Kentucky
Columbia University
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
United States Army
RankCaptain
WarsWorld War I
World War II
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