George Smathers
George Smathers United States Senator from Florida In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1969 Preceded by Claude Pepper Succeeded by Edward J. Gurney Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1951 Preceded by Pat Cannon Succeeded by William C. Lantaff Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Small Business In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1969 Preceded by John J. Sparkman Succeeded by Alan Bible Personal details Born George Armistead Smathers (1913-11-14)November 14, 1913 Atlantic City, New Jersey Died January 20, 2007(2007-01-20) (aged 93) Indian Creek, Florida Political party Democratic Spouse(s) (1) Rosemary Townley (div.) (2) Carolyn Hyder Children John Smathers Bruce Smathers Alma mater University of Florida Profession Lawyer Military service Service/branch United States Marine Corps Battles/wars World War II George Armistead Smathers (November 14, 1913 – January 20, 2007) was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.