Historical Profile
John Shields is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Shields
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
John Shields (died 1934) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from April 1913 to March 1925, during the 63rd–68th Congresses. Shields served as a Democrat. Shields died on September 30, 1934.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Knight Shields
- Died: September 30, 1934
- Term Started: May 19, 1919
- Term Ended: March 3, 1925
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- May 19, 1919 – Mar 3, 1925 66th–68th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Shields's service:
- Luke Lea (TN) 1913–1917
- Kenneth McKellar (TN) 1917–1925