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Frank Moss
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| Secretary of the Senate Democratic Conference | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977 |
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| Leader | Mike Mansfield |
| Preceded by | Robert Byrd |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Inouye |
| United States Senator from Utah |
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| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Watkins |
| Succeeded by | Orrin Hatch |
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Frank Edward Moss
September 23, 1911 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2003 (aged 91) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Phyllis Hart |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Utah (BA) George Washington University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Unit | United States Army Air Corps Army Judge Advocate General's Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Frank Edward "Ted" Moss (September 23, 1911 – January 29, 2003) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served as a United States Senator for Utah from 1959 to 1977.
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Frank Moss: A Life in Public Service
Frank Edward Moss was an important figure in American politics. He was known for his long career as a public servant. He worked as a lawyer and later became a senator. His work helped shape laws and policies for the state of Utah and the entire country.
Early Life and Education
Frank Moss was born on September 23, 1911. His birthplace was Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Utah and later went to college.
He studied at the University of Utah. There, he earned his first degree. After that, he went to George Washington University. He studied law there and became a lawyer. This education prepared him for a life in public service.
Military Service During World War II
During World War II, Frank Moss served his country. He joined the United States Army. He was part of the United States Army Air Corps. This was the air force branch at the time.
He also worked in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. This meant he was a legal officer for the military. He helped with legal matters for the army. His service lasted from 1942 to 1945.
A Career in Law and Politics
Before becoming a senator, Frank Moss worked as a lawyer. He was a district attorney in Utah. He also served as a judge in the state courts. These roles gave him experience with the law.
Serving Utah in the Senate
Frank Moss became a United States Senator for Utah. He started his term on January 3, 1959. He served for many years, until January 3, 1977. As a senator, he represented the people of Utah. He helped create new laws for the country.
He was a member of the Democratic Party. During his time in the Senate, he held an important role. He was the Secretary of the Senate Democratic Conference. This meant he helped organize the Democratic senators.
Family Life
Frank Moss was married to Phyllis Hart. Together, they had four children. His family was an important part of his life.
Later Years
Frank Moss passed away on January 29, 2003. He was 91 years old. He died in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. His legacy as a dedicated public servant continues.
