Howell Heflin
Howell Thomas Heflin (June 19, 1921 – March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer and politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997.
Howell Heflin | |
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| United States Senator from Alabama | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | John Sparkman |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Sessions |
| Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Terry Sanford |
| 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| In office January 19, 1971 – January 17, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | J. Ed Livingston |
| Succeeded by | C. C. Torbert, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Howell Thomas Heflin June 19, 1921 Poulan, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2005 (aged 83) Sheffield, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glendale Cemetery Leighton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Carmichael |
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| Alma mater | Birmingham-Southern College (BA) University of Alabama (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart (2) |
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