John Stennis

John Stennis   (Politician, Lawyer)
Born	John Cornelius Stennis August 3, 1901 Kemper County, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	April 23, 1995 (Age 93) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Mississippi A&M University, University of Virginia
Religion	Presbyterian
Children	• John Hampton Stennis • Margaret Jane Stennis Womble
Spouse	Coy Hines
Party	Democratic
United States Senator from Mississippi In office November 17, 1947 - January 3, 1989 Succeeded by Trent Lott  President pro tempore of the United States Senate  In office January 3, 1987 - January 3, 1989 Preceded by Strom Thurmond Succeeded by Robert Byrd  Chairman of the US Senate/Committee on Armed Services In office January 3, 1969 - January 3, 1981  Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives In office 1928 - 1932

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