John R. Junkin
John Junkin | |
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| 57th Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office November 9, 1966 – October 12, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Sillers Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Buddie Newman |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Adams County | |
| In office January 4, 1944 – October 12, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Reed |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. O'Beirne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Richard Junkin December 16, 1896 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1975 (aged 78) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sophie Dix |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
John Richard Junkin (December 16, 1896 – October 12, 1975) was an American politician who served as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1966 until his death from cancer in 1975. He was previously chairman of the House appropriations committee.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "House Speaker Junkin Dies". Enterprise-Journal. October 13, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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