James D. Martin facts for kids
James Douglas Martin (born September 1, 1918 – died October 30, 2017) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Martin was born in Tarrant, Alabama. He served in the United States House of Representatives for one term, from 1965 to 1967.
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Who Was James D. Martin?
James D. Martin was a person who worked in business before becoming involved in politics. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions for the public. Martin was part of the Republican Party, which is one of the two main political parties in the United States.
Early Life and Political Beginnings
James D. Martin was born in Tarrant, Alabama. He grew up and later decided to enter the world of politics. In 1962, he ran for a very important position called the United States Senate. The Senate is part of the United States government that helps make laws for the country.
He ran against a politician from the Democratic Party named J. Lister Hill. The Democratic Party is the other main political party in the U.S. Martin's campaign was important because it was one of the first times a Republican had a strong chance in Alabama since a period called Reconstruction. Reconstruction was a time after the American Civil War when the country was rebuilding.
Serving in Congress
From 1965 to 1967, James D. Martin served in the United States House of Representatives. This is another part of the U.S. government that makes laws. Members of the House of Representatives are elected to represent people from different areas of the country. Martin served for one term, which means he was elected for a specific period of time.
Remembering James D. Martin
James D. Martin passed away on October 30, 2017, in Gadsden, Alabama. He was 99 years old.
To honor his work and contributions, a special place was named after him. The James D. Martin Wildlife Park is located near U.S. Highway 411 in Gadsden. This park helps remember his legacy and his connection to the community.
