What party did Everett Dirksen belong to?

Everett Dirksen was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

When did Everett Dirksen serve in the U.S. Senate?

Everett Dirksen served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1951 to September 7, 1969, representing Illinois.

When did Everett Dirksen die?

Everett Dirksen died on September 7, 1969.

Historical Profile

Everett Dirksen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Everett Dirksen

Former U.S. Senator for Illinois

Biography

Everett Dirksen (died 1969) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from January 1951 to September 1969, during the 82nd–91st Congresses. Dirksen served as a Republican. Dirksen died in office on September 7, 1969.

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Key Information

Full Name: Everett McKinley Dirksen
Died: September 7, 1969
Term Started: January 3, 1951
Term Ended: September 7, 1969

Service History

Jan 3, 1951 – Sep 7, 1969 82nd–91st Congresses Republican Illinois

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Illinois

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Dirksen's service:

Paul Douglas (IL) 1951–1967
Charles Percy (IL) 1967–1969