Gallant Menby Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen

Artist Bio:
Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen was an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was born on January 4, 1896, in Pekin, Illinois, and passed away on September 7, 1969. Dirksen served as a United States Senator from Illinois from 1951 until his death in 1969.

Dirksen was known for his eloquent speaking style and his skills in legislative negotiation. He played a key role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Open Housing Act of 1968, both of which aimed at combating discrimination. Dirksen also served as the Senate Minority Leader from 1959 to 1969. He was a highly respected figure in the Senate, known for his ability to reach across party lines to achieve bipartisan solutions.