Carl Albert
Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.
Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma (Congressional District 3) as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. At 5 feet 4 inches tall, Albert was often affectionately known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie", and held the highest political office of any Oklahoman in American history.
Read more about Carl Albert: Early Years, Education, War Years, Enters Congress, Majority Congressional Leader, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, Watergate Crisis, Retirement, Legacy
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