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Senator Henry M. Jackson, 1912-1983: Political Career
The portal provides a general overview of key archival, printed, and visual resources in UW Libraries Special Collections that document Senator Jackson's long and distinguished career in public service.
Henry M. Jackson's Political Career
Henry "Scoop" Jackson
Henry M. Jackson was one of the most successful and powerful politicians in the history of Washington state. Throughout his life, Jackson served six terms in the House of Representatives and six terms in the Senate. To view selected material on Jackson's speeches, legislative record, campaigns and more, please follow the links below.
More Resources
- Henry M. Jackson PapersThe Jackson papers contain over 1,200 cubic feet of material pertaining to Jackson's life and legacy. Check out the Guide to these papers to locate material within the collection.
- Senator Jackson's BiographyFor a comprehensive account of Senator Jackson's life and career, follow the link to his biography on HistoryLink.
- Jackson ChronologyTo learn more about Henry M. Jackson's political career, please visit the chronology section of this guide for a detailed timeline.