Capitol Tour with Senator Mark Pryor
Published on Jun 13, 2012 by SenatorPryor
Episode 1: Arkansans in the Capitol
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I have posted a lot in the past about Mark Pryor and most of the posts have been critical. (“THIRSTY THURSDAY” open letters to Senator Pryor displayed here on the www.thedailyhatch.org). However, I must give him credit for this excellent video above about famous Arkansans who are recognized in Washington. Yesterday I posted the same video and included a post on Bill Clinton.
James Paul Clarke
| James Paul Clarke | |
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| 18th Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office 1895–1897 |
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| Preceded by | William Meade Fishback |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Webster Jones |
| United States Senator from Arkansas |
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| In office 1903–1916 |
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| Preceded by | James K. Jones |
| Succeeded by | William F. Kirby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1854 Yazoo City, Mississippi |
| Died | October 1, 1916 (aged 62) Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Profession | Lawyer |
James Paul Clarke (August 18, 1854– October 1, 1916) was a United States Senator and the 18th Governor of Arkansas.
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Biography
Clarke was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi. His father passed away when Clarke was seven years old, and he was raised by his mother. Clarke attended public schools as well as Tutwilder’s Academy in Greenbrier, Alabama.[1] He graduated with a law degree at the University of Virginia in 1878. Clarke was admitted to the bar in 1879, and practiced law at Helena, Arkansas.
Career
Clarke served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1886 to 1888. He became a member of the Arkansas Senate from 1888 to 1892, and served as president of the Senate in 1891.
James Paul Clarke
Clarke was elected Attorney General of Arkansas and served from 1892 to 1894. He served as Governor of Arkansas from 1895 to 1896.[2] His term was largely unsuccessful and his legislation to end prizefighting and establish four year terms for state officers failed. After leaving office in 1897, he moved his permanent residence to Little Rock, Arkansas and practiced law.
Clarke was elected to the United States Senate in 1903, and served until his death in 1916. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate during the Sixty-third and Sixty-fourth Congresses.
Death and legacy
Clarke died in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock.
Clarke’s statue is one of two statues that was presented by the State of Arkansas to the National Statuary Hall Collection at the United States Capitol.[3]
Quote
- “A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation.”[4]
References
- ^ “James Paul Clarke (1895-1897)”. Old State House Museum. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ “Arkansas Governor James Paul Clarke”. National Governors Asociation. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ “James Paul Clarke”. Find A Grave. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ “Past Quotes”. Political Information.com. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
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