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Benjamin Everett Jordan (September 8, 1896 – March 15, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States Senator from North Carolina from 1958 to 1973.
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Learn about the life and career of B. Everett Jordan, who served as a U.S. Senator from 1958 to 1973 and co-chaired the Joint Committee on Inaugural Arrangements. He also proposed the tobacco acreage-poundage system and was honored with Jordan Lake in his name.
Kornegay describes the changing political views of Senator B. Everett Jordan of North Carolina during the 1960s. Jordan was known as a conservative Democrat for most of his business and political career, nevertheless many believed he became more liberal during his tenure in the Senate.
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Collection of Senate office files from the textile manufacturer, politician, and US Senator from North Carolina (1958-1972). Topics include public works, agriculture, foreign relations, civil rights, and more.
B. Everett Jordan Benjamin Everett Jordan (September 8, 1896 – March 15, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator from North Carolina from 1958 to 1973.
Benjamin Everett Jordan was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States Senator from North Carolina from 1958 to 1973.
