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Everett Dirksen, Illinois Republican Minority Leader of the US Senate 1959-1969

Senator Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois Republican Minority Leader of the US Senate 1959-1969

17" x 24", oil on masonite

published Time Magazine, September 14, 1962

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This colorfully written profile of Senator Dirksen explains Dirksen's political career, and gives insight into why he was known by such nicknames as "Irksome Dirksen." "the Wizard of Ooze," "the Liberace of the Senate," and "Oleaginous Eye." The article may have been written in anticipation of Dirksen running for re-election in 1962.



External links (open in a new window):

   new windowWikipedia entry for Everett Dirksen

   new windowTime Magazine issue online