Neal Edward Smith

Neal Edward Smith (March 23, 1920 – November 2, 2021) was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa from 1959 until 1995. He was the longest-serving Iowan in the United States House of Representatives.

Neal Edward Smith
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1995
Preceded byJohn H. Kyl
Succeeded byGreg Ganske
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1973
Preceded byPaul Cunningham
Succeeded byWilliam J. Scherle
Personal details
Born(1920-03-23)March 23, 1920
Hedrick, Iowa
DiedNovember 2, 2021(2021-11-02) (aged 101)
Des Moines, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Beatrix Havens

Smith turned 100 in March 2020.[1] He died on November 2, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 101.[2]

References

  1. Peterson, Randy. "Peterson: Iowa political icon Neal Smith talks about a world in crisis on his 100th birthday". Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  2. Morris, William (November 3, 2021). "Former US Rep. Neal Smith, 'epitome' of a public servant who represented Iowa for 36 years in Congress, dies at 101". Des Moines Register. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/03/neal-smith-iowa-longest-serving-member-house-congressman-dies-101-obituary/6249942001/. Retrieved November 3, 2021. 

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