James Glenn Beall

Republican Senator of Maryland

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

January 1, 1894 (77 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1971

Death

American businessman and politician with a background in insurance and real estate.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953 and as a U.S. Senator from 1953 to 1965.
Early life marked by overcoming polio, which left him with a permanently withered left arm and leg.
Began political career on the Allegany County Road Commission and later served in the Maryland State Senate.
Elected to the U.S. House after defeating a former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Known for a moderate Republican stance during his Senate career.
Chaired a subcommittee investigating coffee price increases and supported various legislative initiatives, including home rule for D.C. and civil rights legislation.
Narrowly re-elected in 1958 but lost his bid for a third Senate term in 1964.
Returned to his insurance business after leaving the Senate and was active in local organizations.
Passed away at the age of 76 and is buried in Frostburg Memorial Park.