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Joseph Taylor Robinson (August 26, 1872 – July 14, 1937), also known as Joe T. Robinson, was an American politician from Arkansas. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from 1913 to 1937, serving for four years as Senate Majority Leader and ten as Minority Leader.
Sep 21, 2023 · Joseph Taylor Robinson was governor only a short time before taking office as a U.S. senator. He became Senate majority leader during the Great Depression, after his nomination as the Democratic Party candidate for vice president—the first Arkansan ever on a major party ticket.
Joseph T. Robinson (born Aug. 26, 1872, near Lonoke, Ark., U.S.—died July 14, 1937, Washington, D.C.) was an American lawyer and legislator, a major figure in the enactment of New Deal legislation. He represented Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives (1903–13) and the U.S. Senate (1913–37). Admitted to the bar in 1895, Robinson ...
Camp Joseph T. Robinson (Camp Robinson) The facility consists of 32,000 acres, 26 small arms ranges and hosts three premier training institutions; the 233rd Regiment Regional Training Institute, the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center and the National Guard Professional Education Center.
Joseph T. Robinson never lost a battle. From schoolyard fights to clashes in the Senate, he defeated all challengers. In the end, it was not a person but a bill that struck down the powerful Democratic leader—Robinson had a fatal heart attack while struggling to pass President Franklin D. Roosevelt's controversial Court packing plan in 1937.
On January 28, Robinson was elected Senator by the Arkansas General Assembly, so serving as Congressman, Governor, and Senator within a two-week period. He was the last Senator to be elected by vote of a state legislature. Robinson was re-elected to four more Senate terms.
Aug 17, 2023 · Camp Joseph T. Robinson. aka: Camp Pike. aka: Camp Robinson. Camp Robinson in North Little Rock (Pulaski County) is home to the Arkansas National Guard and is the principal training area for the Arkansas Army National Guard. It is also used by a number of other military and civilian agencies.
