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Ralph Tyler Smith was born on 6 October, 1915 in Granite City, Illinois, U.S., is an American politician (1915–1972). Discover Ralph Tyler Smith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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57 years old |
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Libra |
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6 October, 1915 |
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6 October |
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Granite City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1972 |
| Died Place |
Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
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United States
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Ralph Tyler Smith Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ralph Tyler Smith Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ralph Tyler Smith worth at the age of 57 years old? Ralph Tyler Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Ralph Tyler Smith's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Ralph Tyler Smith (October 6, 1915 – August 13, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician from Illinois, who served as a United States Senator from Illinois from 1969 until 1970.
Smith graduated from Illinois College in 1937 and from Washington University School of Law in 1940.
He began the practice of law that same year.
He worked as an attorney for C. & I.M. Railway Company in Springfield, Illinois.
Shortly after the start of World War II, Smith enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve, and commissioned an Ensign.
He served as an instructor in the Naval Midshipman School at Notre Dame University.
He was then transferred to the USS PC-1182, a PC-461-class submarine chaser, which escorted convoys.
He then went to Guam to take command of the USS PGM-28, a PGM-9-class motor gunboat in 1945.
After a period of minesweeping in Okinawa, Smith was released into inactive duty as a Lieutenant.
After his active navy service, he moved to Alton, Illinois and resumed the practice of law.
In 1954, he was elected to the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of Illinois.
He was re-elected for seven succeeding terms between 1954 and 1968, before becoming majority whip in 1963, and later speaker in 1967.
Upon the death of Everett Dirksen, Governor Richard B. Ogilvie appointed Smith to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate.
A member of the Republican Party, Smith previously served in the Illinois state house from 1955 through 1969, including two years as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1969, prior to his appointment to the senate by governor Richard Ogilvie.
He served from September 17, 1969, to November 16, 1970.
He ran for re-election in the 1970 special election, but was defeated by Adlai E. Stevenson III, the son of former Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson II.
When Smith ran against Stevenson, the Utah College Republicans sent a 19-year-old student, Karl Rove, to work on Smith's campaign.
Following his defeat in 1970, he returned to practicing law.
He died on August 13, 1972, in Alton.
