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William Benton

William Benton served as a senator for Connecticut (1949-1953).

  • Democratic
  • Connecticut
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Connecticut

Representing constituents across the Connecticut delegation.

Service period 1949-1953

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Benton served as a Senator from Connecticut in the United States Congress from 1949 to 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, William Benton contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

William Benton’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, William Benton participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

William Burnett Benton (April 1, 1900 – March 18, 1973) was an American senator from Connecticut (1949–1953) and publisher of the Encyclopædia Britannica (1943–1973).

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