Earl Wilson (April 18, 1906 – April 27, 1990) was an American educator and politician who served 11 terms as a United States representative from Indiana during the mid-20th century.
Earl Wilson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene B. Crowe |
| Succeeded by | Earl Hogan |
| In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Earl Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Lee Hamilton |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – November 3, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin F. Klaes[1] |
| Succeeded by | James William Spurgeon |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office November 6, 1968 – November 8, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Victor Green[2] |
| Succeeded by | Martin "Chip" Koons Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1906 Huron, Indiana |
| Died | April 27, 1990 (aged 84) Bedford, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Purdue University Coyne Electrical School Indiana University |
Political career
editWilson decided to enter politics and in 1940 he narrowly defeated New Deal Democrat incumbent Eugene B. Crowe 71,624–69,227 and was elected as the Republican Representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district. He served in the United States Congress until 1958, when he was defeated by Earl Hogan for reelection. In 1960, he defeated Hogan and was returned to Congress in 1961. Wilson won reelection in 1962.]. In 1964 Wilson was defeated for reelection by Democrat Lee Hamilton 74,939 – 62,780.[3] Wilson did not vote in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1964,[4][5] despite voting in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the first House vote on February 10, 1964.[5] However, he voted present on the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.[6]
While in Congress, Wilson was influential in moving Samuel Woodfill's body from Madison, Indiana to Arlington National Cemetery.
Later career and death
editAfter his loss to Hamilton in 1964 Wilson was elected to the Indiana State Senator serving there from 1969 to 1976. He was a resident of Bedford, Indiana, until his death on April 27, 1990.
References
edit- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". March 5, 2015.
- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Rep. Earl Wilson Indiana". govtrack.us. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ^ "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
- ^ a b "H.R. 7152. PASSAGE".
- ^ "S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS". GovTrack.us.
- United States Congress. "Earl Wilson (id: W000572)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.