Carl Albert

Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma. He served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977.

Carl Albert
54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office
January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977
PresidentRichard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Preceded byJohn William McCormack
Succeeded byTip O'Neill
House Majority Leader
In office
January 10, 1962 – January 3, 1971
DeputyHale Boggs
Preceded byJohn William McCormack
Succeeded byHale Boggs
House Majority Whip
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 10, 1962
LeaderJohn William McCormack
Preceded byLeslie C. Arends
Succeeded byHale Boggs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oklahoma's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1977
Preceded byPaul Stewart
Succeeded byWes Watkins
Personal details
Born
Carl Bert Albert

(1908-05-10)May 10, 1908
McAlester, Oklahoma
DiedFebruary 4, 2000(2000-02-04) (aged 91)
McAlester, Oklahoma
Resting placeOak Hill Memorial Park McAlester, Oklahoma
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Oklahoma
St Peter's College, Oxford
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1941-1946
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsWorld War II

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