Howard Walter Cannon was an American politician from Nevada. Elected to the first of four consecutive terms in 1958, he served in the United States Senate from 1959 to 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Wikipedia
Born: January 26, 1912, St. George, UT
Died: March 5, 2002 (age 90 years), Las Vegas, NV
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Senator, NV (1959–1983)
Awards: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal
Education: The University of Arizona
Rank: Lieutenant colonel