Clayton Douglass Buck

Republican Senator of Delaware

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1890 (75 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1965

Death

Served as the Governor of Delaware for two terms and as a U.S. Senator for one term.
Veteran of World War I.
Married to Alice Hounsfield du Pont, connecting him to the influential du Pont family.
Worked as Chief Engineer on a major highway project in Delaware, funded by his father-in-law, T. Coleman du Pont.
His governance as governor included managing the state’s response to the Great Depression, including implementing financial relief measures.
Played a role in the ratification of the 21st Amendment as governor, which ended Prohibition.
As U.S. Senator, chaired the District of Columbia Committee during the 80th Congress.
After his Senate term, served as the Tax Commissioner of Delaware.
Supported conservative Republican candidates in presidential campaigns.
His home, Buena Vista, was donated to the State of Delaware and is now a conference center listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Buried in Immanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Castle, Delaware.