Historical Profile
Joel Clark is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Joel Clark
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
Joel Clark (died 1954) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from March 1933 to January 1945, during the 73rd–78th Congresses. Clark served as a Democrat. Clark died on July 13, 1954.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joel Bennett Clark
- Died: July 13, 1954
- Term Started: January 3, 1939
- Term Ended: January 3, 1945
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1939 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Clark's service:
- Roscoe Patterson (MO) 1933–1935
- Harry Truman (MO) 1935–1945