Historical Profile
Everett Dirksen is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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.
Key Information
- Full Name: Everett McKinley Dirksen
- Died: September 7, 1969
- Term Started: January 3, 1969
- Term Ended: September 7, 1969
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Republican Illinois
- Jan 3, 1969 – Sep 7, 1969 91st Congress 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