John C. Stennis

Bio: John Cornelius Stennis was a U.S. Senator from the state of Mississippi. He was a Democrat who served in the Senate for over 41 years, becoming its most senior member for his last eight years. He retired from the Senate in 1989.

Born: August 03, 1901 in Kemper County, Mississippi, United States

Died: April 23, 1995 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States