Charles E. Potter

Charles E. Potter
Potter while serving, c. 1950s
United States Senator
from Michigan
In office
November 5, 1952 – January 3, 1959
Preceded byBlair Moody
Succeeded byPhilip Hart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 11th district
In office
August 26, 1947 – November 4, 1952
Preceded byFred Bradley
Succeeded byVictor A. Knox
Personal details
Born
Charles Edward Potter

(1916-10-30)October 30, 1916
Lapeer, Michigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 1979(1979-11-23) (aged 63)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Lorraine Eddy
(m. 1939; div. 1960)
Betty Bryant Wismer
(m. 1960)
Children1
Alma materEastern Michigan University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1942–1946
Rank Major
UnitUS 28th Infantry Division
Awards Silver Star (2)
Purple Heart
Croix de Guerre

Charles Edward Potter (October 30, 1916 – November 23, 1979) was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.