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John Jackson Sparkman (December 20, 1899 – November 16, 1985) was an American jurist and politician from the state of Alabama. A Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1946 and the United States Senate from 1946 until 1979.
Alabama's longest serving senator, John Sparkman represented his state in the U.S. Congress for 42 years. Although he had a rural upbringing, Sparkman was one of the principal architects of post-World War II urban development and housing policy.
Jul 7, 2023 · John Sparkman John Sparkman (1899-1985) represented Alabama for 42 years in the U. S. Congress, first in the House of Representatives (1937-46), and then in the Senate (1946-79). He became known as one of the nation's most skilled legislators and in 1952 won the Democratic nomination for vice-president.
Nov 17, 1985 · Former Senator John J. Sparkman, the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee in 1952, died of a heart attack early yesterday at Big Springs Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Ala. He was 85 years...
Dec 13, 2023 · Sparkman was the author of practically every major housing bill after World War II, and is also known as the father of the Small Business Administration. He was also the ranking...
John Sparkman (1899-1985) was a Huntsville lawyer who became the protégé of famed Alabama politician Lister Hill after entering politics. He represented Alabama for more than 30 years in the U.S. Congress.
Dec 16, 2023 · John Sparkman served an amazing 32 years in the United States Senate from 1946 through 1978. He served 12 years in the U.S. Congress from Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley, prior to being elected to the Senate.
