January 28, 2011
Nevada Yesterdays
 

Five Term Senators

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A 5th term is something Senator Harry Reid shares with only three others throughout Nevada's history:

William Morris StewartWilliam Morris Stewart, Republican, served 1865-1875
He was responsible for national mining laws and the guiding force behind the 15th Amendment.

John Percival JonesJohn Percival Jones, Republican, served 1873-1903
He pushed to monetize silver.

Key PittmanKey Pittman, Democrat, served 1913-1940
He was chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and president pro tem, second in line to the presidency.

Our essays are written by Michael Green, professor at the College of Southern Nevada. Nevada Yesterdays is funded by the Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of Frank Wright.

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