William B. Allison

William B. Allison

William Boyd Allison (March 2, 1829 — August 4, 1908) was an early leader of the Iowa Republican Party, who represented northeastern Iowa for four consecutive terms in the U.S. House before representing his state for six consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate. He died soon after overcoming his principal hurdle to election for a record seventh term in the Senate.

Read more about William B. Allison:  Early Life and Career, Civil War, Post-war Political Career, The 1908 Senate Race, Death and His Legacy

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