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Henry Styles Bridges (July 9, 1898 – November 26, 1961) was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from New Hampshire. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early Life and Education

Styles Bridges was born in West Pembroke, Maine. He attended University of Maine and later graduated from Dartmouth College.

Political Career

Bridges began his political career as the Governor of New Hampshire from 1935 to 1937. He was then elected to the United States Senate, where he served from 1937 until his death in 1961. During his tenure, he was known for his work on the Appropriations Committee and his influence in Republican politics.

Legacy

Bridges was a significant figure in mid-20th century American politics, known for his conservative stance and his role in shaping fiscal policy. He was involved in various legislative efforts and was a prominent voice in the Senate.

Personal Life

Bridges was married to Dolores Bridges, and they had two children. He passed away in East Concord, New Hampshire in 1961.

References

"Styles Bridges." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
"The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bridges." The Political Graveyard.

External Links

U.S. Senate Biography

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-[[File:StylesBridges(R-NH).jpg|thumb|StylesBridges(R-NH)]] {{short description|American politician (1898–1961)}}
-{{Infobox officeholder
+{{Infobox person
 | name = Styles Bridges
-| image = Styles Bridges.jpg
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
-| order = 63rd
+| caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
-| office = Governor of New Hampshire
+| birth_date = July 9, 1898
-| term_start = January 3, 1935
+| birth_place = West Pembroke, Maine, U.S.
-| term_end = January 5, 1937
+| death_date = November 26, 1961
-| lieutenant = Francis P. Murphy
+| death_place = East Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.
-| predecessor = John Gilbert Winant
+| occupation = Politician
-| successor = Francis P. Murphy
+| known_for = U.S. Senator from New Hampshire
-| order2 = United States Senator
-| state2 = New Hampshire
-| term_start2 = January 5, 1937
-| term_end2 = November 26, 1961
-| predecessor2 = Henry W. Keyes
-| successor2 = Maurice J. Murphy Jr.
-| birth_name = Henry Styles Bridges
-| birth_date = {{birth date|1898|9|9}}
-| birth_place = [[West Pembroke, Maine]]
-| death_date = {{death date and age|1961|11|26|1898|9|9}}
-| death_place = [[East Concord, New Hampshire]]
-| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
-| spouse = Doloris Thauwald
-| children = 2
-| education = [[University of Maine]]
 }}
-'''Henry Styles Bridges''' (September 9, 1898 – November 26, 1961) was an American [[politician]] who served as the 63rd [[Governor of New Hampshire]] from 1935 to 1937 and as a [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from New Hampshire from 1937 until his death in 1961. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Bridges was known for his conservative views and his influence in the Senate.
+'''Henry Styles Bridges''' (July 9, 1898 – November 26, 1961) was an American [[politician]] who served as a [[United States Senator]] from [[New Hampshire]]. He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].
-== Early life and education ==
+== Early Life and Education ==
-Bridges was born in [[West Pembroke, Maine]]. He attended local schools and later graduated from the [[University of Maine]] in 1918. After graduation, he worked as a teacher and a newspaper editor before entering politics.
+Styles Bridges was born in [[West Pembroke, Maine]]. He attended [[University of Maine]] and later graduated from [[Dartmouth College]].
-== Political career ==
+== Political Career ==
-=== Governor of New Hampshire ===
+Bridges began his political career as the Governor of [[New Hampshire]] from 1935 to 1937. He was then elected to the [[United States Senate]], where he served from 1937 until his death in 1961. During his tenure, he was known for his work on the [[Appropriations Committee]] and his influence in [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politics.
-Bridges was elected as the [[Governor of New Hampshire]] in 1934. During his tenure, he focused on reducing state expenditures and improving the efficiency of state government. He served as governor until 1937.
-=== United States Senator ===
+== Legacy ==
-In 1936, Bridges was elected to the [[United States Senate]], where he served until his death in 1961. As a senator, he was known for his strong opposition to the [[New Deal]] policies of President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. He was a member of several important committees, including the [[Senate Appropriations Committee]] and the [[Senate Armed Services Committee]].
+Bridges was a significant figure in mid-20th century American politics, known for his conservative stance and his role in shaping fiscal policy. He was involved in various legislative efforts and was a prominent voice in the [[Senate]].
-Bridges was also involved in foreign policy matters and was a staunch advocate for a strong national defense during the early years of the [[Cold War]]. He played a significant role in the passage of the [[National Security Act of 1947]], which reorganized the military and intelligence services of the United States.
+== Personal Life ==
+Bridges was married to [[Dolores Bridges]], and they had two children. He passed away in [[East Concord, New Hampshire]] in 1961.
-== Personal life ==
+== See Also ==
-Bridges married Doloris Thauwald, and they had two children. He passed away on November 26, 1961, in [[East Concord, New Hampshire]].
+* [[List of United States Senators from New Hampshire]]
+* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
-== Legacy ==
+== References ==
-Bridges' long tenure in the Senate and his influence on both domestic and foreign policy have left a lasting impact on American politics. He is remembered as a key figure in the Republican Party during the mid-20th century.
+* "Styles Bridges." [[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]].
+* "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bridges." [[The Political Graveyard]].
-== Related pages ==
+== External Links ==
-* [[Governor of New Hampshire]]
+* [https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Featured_Bio_Bridges.htm U.S. Senate Biography]
-* [[United States Senate]]
-* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
-* [[New Deal]]
-* [[National Security Act of 1947]]
-{{US-senator-stub}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Bridges, Styles}}
 [[Category:1898 births]]
 [[Category:1961 deaths]]
+[[Category:Republican Party United States Senators from New Hampshire]]
 [[Category:Governors of New Hampshire]]
-[[Category:United States Senators from New Hampshire]]
+[[Category:People from Washington County, Maine]]
-[[Category:New Hampshire Republicans]]
+[[Category:Dartmouth College alumni]]
 [[Category:University of Maine alumni]]