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John Goodwin Tower (September 29, 1925 – April 5, 1991) was an American politician and military veteran who represented Texas in the United States Senate from 1961 to 1985. He was the first Republican elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since Reconstruction.
Feb 3, 2017 · In 1989, when U.S. Senator John Tower was denied the job of Secretary of Defense under George H.W. Bush, that was the first time such a rejection had taken place in 30 years. And, nearly 30...
Apr 6, 1991 · In his 24 years in the United States Senate, John G. Tower, the first Republican Senator from Texas since Reconstruction, became one of the most influential and knowledgeable lawmakers on...
Apr 7, 1991 · John Goodwin Tower was a diminutive, tough-minded Texan who held strong opinions and evoked strong reactions. In 30 years on the Washington stage, he spurned the collegial manner of the...
September 29, 1925–April 5, 1991. Texas became a two-party state in 1961, when conservative Republican John Tower was elected to the U.S. Senate. He was the first Republican senator from Texas since Reconstruction. Born in 1925, Tower grew up in East Texas, the son of a Methodist minister.
John G. Tower Chronology. The protection of our security, our vital issues abroad, the support of our well-motivated foreign policy objectives, and the continuing quest for freedom are our highest calling. - John G. Tower. Born September 29 in Houston, Texas.
Apr 5, 1991 · Statement on the Death of John Tower. Barbara and I are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of our dear friends Senator John Tower and his daughter Marian. America has lost a great man and distinguished statesman who dedicated his life to public service.
