Edward Gurney
Edward John Gurney (January 12, 1914 – May 14, 1996) was an American politician from Florida, where he served as a Representative and a United States Senator. He was the first Republican Senator elected from Florida since Reconstruction. He was also only the second member of his party to represent Florida in the United States House of Representatives in the 20th century.
Read more about Edward Gurney: Background, House and Senate Service, Dispute With Bill Cramer, Legal Troubles
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