Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills

 
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Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills
Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills
Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills
Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills

Photograph, Wilbur D. Mills

Object number2015.008.05
Date1974
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 1/4 × 9 in. (21 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA black and white photograph of Wilbur D. Mills, a member of the U.S. House of Represenatives from the state of Arkansas and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, in 1974.

    Wilbur D. Mills was born in Kensett, Arkansas, and served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1939 to 1977. He also served as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means from 1958 to 1974, the longest any person has held the post. Mills was a candidate in the 1972 Democratic primaries for president but was defeated by George McGovern. He passed away on May 2, 1992 and is buried in Kensett Cemetery.
    Status
    Not on view
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