John L. McClellan

John Little McClellan (February 25, 1896 – November 28, 1977) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was a U.S. Representative (1935–1939) and a U.S. Senator (1943–1977) from Arkansas.

He was Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He was the longest-serving senator in Arkansas history.

McClellan died in his sleep on November 28, 1977, in Little Rock, Arkansas from problems caused by heart surgery at the age of 81.State Capitol News Report; Benton Courier; Benton, Arkansas; Page 2; December 1, 1977

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