For the American musician, see Carl Albert (musician).
Carl Albert
Albert as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by
John W. McCormack
Succeeded by
Tip O'Neill
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by
John W. McCormack
Succeeded by
Tip O'Neill
House Majority Leader
In office January 10, 1962 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by
John W. McCormack
Succeeded by
Hale Boggs
House Majority Whip
In office January 3, 1955 – January 10, 1962
Leader
Sam Rayburn
Preceded by
Leslie C. Arends
Succeeded by
Hale Boggs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by
Paul Stewart
Succeeded by
Wes Watkins
Personal details
Born
Carl Bert Albert
(1908-05-10)May 10, 1908 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died
February 4, 2000(2000-02-04) (aged 91) McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
Resting place
Oak Hill Memorial Park McAlester, Oklahoma
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Mary Sue Harmon
(m. 1942)
Children
2
Relatives
Charles W. Vursell (cousin)
Education
University of Oklahoma (BA) St Peter's College, Oxford (BA, BCL)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army Air Forces Army Reserve
Years of service
1941–1946 (Air Forces) 1946-1968 (Reserve)
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Forces) Colonel (Reserve)
Unit
Far East Air Service Command
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and represented Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1947 to 1977.
At 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 metres) tall, Albert was affectionately known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie". Albert held the highest political office of any Oklahoman in American history.
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United States
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Forces)
Colonel (Reserve)