Floyd Haskell
Floyd Kirk Haskell (February 7, 1916 – August 25, 1998) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a U.S. Senator from Colorado from 1973 to 1979.
Floyd Haskell | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Colorado | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Allott |
| Succeeded by | William L. Armstrong |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965-1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Floyd Kirk Haskell February 7, 1916 Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 1998 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (before 1970) Democratic (1970–1998) |
| Spouse(s) | Eileen Nicoll (1941-1976; divorced; 3 children) Nina Totenberg (1979-1998; his death) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941-1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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