1925 – 2014

Howard Baker

American politician and diplomat (1925–2014)

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Born

1925-11-15, Huntsville

Died

2014-06-26

Birthplace state

Tennessee

Biography

Howard Henry Baker Jr. was an American politician, diplomat and photographer who served as a United States senator from Tennessee from 1967 to 1985. During his tenure, he rose to the rank of Senate minority leader and then Senate majority leader. A member of the Republican Party, Baker was the first Republican to be elected to the U.S. Senate in Tennessee since the Reconstruction era.

Occupation

Howard Baker is recorded as a television actor, a diplomat, a jurist, a ambassador, a politician and a lawyer, born in Tennessee (1925–2014).

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Howard Baker was born in Huntsville, Tennessee in 1925. Explore other notable figures from Tennessee, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Howard Baker

Who was Howard Baker?

Howard Baker was American politician and diplomat (1925–2014), born in Tennessee (1925 – 2014).

When and where was Howard Baker born?

Howard Baker was born on 1925-11-15 in Huntsville.

When did Howard Baker die?

Howard died on 2014-06-26.

What was Howard Baker known for?

Howard Baker is recorded as a television actor, a diplomat, a jurist, a ambassador, a politician and a lawyer.

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