Jennings Randolph
Jennings Randolph (March 8, 1902 – May 8, 1998) was an American politician from West Virginia. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1947 and the United States Senate from 1958 to 1985. He was the last living member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. Randolph retired in 1985, and was succeeded by Jay Rockefeller.
Jennings Randolph | |
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Official portrait, 1958 | |
| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office November 5, 1958 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Hoblitzell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jay Rockefeller |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Frank L. Bowman |
| Succeeded by | Melvin C. Snyder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1902 Salem, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1998 (aged 96) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Katherine Babb
(m. 1933; died 1981) |
| Education | Salem College |
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