Wallace F. Bennett | |
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| United States Senator from Utah | |
| In office January 3, 1951 – December 20, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Elbert D. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jake Garn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wallace Foster Bennett November 13, 1898 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1993 (aged 95) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Marion Grant |
| Children | 5, including Bob |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Wallace Foster Bennett (November 13, 1898 – December 19, 1993) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a US Senator from Utah from 1951 to 1974. He was the father of Bob Bennett, who later held his father's seat in the Senate.[1]
- ^ Donovan, Chris (2006-06-16). "Father's Day for the Senate's 'Legacy Caucus'". NBC News.