Reece, B. Carroll (Brazilla Carroll), 1889-1961
Variant namesBrazilla Carroll Reece was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee, from 1920 to 1961.
From the description of Reece, B. Carroll (Brazilla Carroll), 1889-1961 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10573685
Brazilla Carroll Reece was born near Butler in Johnson County, Tenn. on Dec. 22, 1889. He served as Tenn.'s First District Congressman for 37 years. He died in 1961 at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
After serving in World War I, Reece first was elected as Tenn.'s 1st District Congressman in 1921 on the Republican ticket. Except for 1 term (1931-33), he served continuously in the House of Representatives until 1948 when he ran for the Senate and lost. He chaired Republican National Committee, 1946-48; regained his House seat in 1950 and held it until his death.
From the description of B. Carroll Reece Papers, 1865-1971 (bulk 1946-1960). (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 33943631
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Birth 1889-12-22
Death 1961-03-19
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