James Browning Allen

James Allen

James Browning Allen (born December 28, 1912 in Gadsden , Alabama , † June 1, 1978 in Gulf Shores , Alabama) was a United States Democratic Senator from the state of Alabama.

biography

After attending the University of Alabama and training to be a judge, Allen worked as a prosecutor in his hometown of Gadsden from 1935 to 1968. As early as 1935 he was a member of the House of Representatives from Alabama , but in 1942 he interrupted all his obligations to serve as a member of the United States Navy Reserve during World War II . After returning to the United States in 1946, Allen served in the Alabama Senate until 1950, when he was appointed lieutenant governor in 1951 . His first term ended in 1955. Eight years later, Allen was reappointed lieutenant governor and served in that position until 1967.

In 1968, Allen was elected Senator 3rd Class and entered Congress as a member of the Democrats on November 5, 1969. His election was reaffirmed in 1974. During his tenure, Allen was a conservative Democrat who was an active opponent of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties .

After his sudden death at the age of 66, his wife, Maryon, was appointed as his successor in the Senate. He is buried in Gadsden.

Web links

• James Browning Allen in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)