Charles E. Potter | |
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![]() Potter while serving, c. 1950s | |
United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office November 5, 1952 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Blair Moody |
Succeeded by | Philip Hart |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district | |
In office August 26, 1947 – November 4, 1952 | |
Preceded by | Fred Bradley |
Succeeded by | Victor A. Knox |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Edward Potter October 30, 1916 Lapeer, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | November 23, 1979 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 63)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Lorraine Eddy
(m. 1939; div. 1960)Betty Bryant Wismer (m. 1960) |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | US 28th Infantry Division |
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Charles Edward Potter (October 30, 1916 – November 23, 1979) was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.