John C. Stennis Senator

John Cornelius Stennis (August 3, 1901 – April 23, 1995) was a U.S. Senator from the state of Mississippi. He was a Democrat who served in the Senate for over 41 years, becoming its most senior member for his last eight years. He retired from the Senate in 1989.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 03, 1901
Birth place	Kemper County Mississippi
Religion	Presbyterianism
Date of death	April 23, 1995
Place of death	Jackson Mississippi
Education	University of Virginia Mississippi State University
Profession	Lawyer , Politician