Who was Robert Byrd?
Q: Who was Robert Byrd?
A: Robert Carlyle Byrd was a Senator of the state of West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010.
Q: What is Robert Byrd's claim to fame?
A: Robert Byrd's claim to fame is that he was the longest serving Senator in United States History.
Q: How long was Robert Byrd a senator?
A: Robert Byrd was a senator for over 50 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010.
Q: What leadership positions did Robert Byrd hold during his time as a senator?
A: Robert Byrd served as majority leader from 1977 to 1981 and again from 1987 to 1989. He was also minority leader from 1981 to 1987. He was dean of the United States Senate from 2003 to 2010.
Q: When was Robert Byrd elected to the Senate?
A: Robert Byrd was elected to the Senate in 1958.
Q: What was Robert Byrd's association with the KKK?
A: Robert Byrd was a member of the KKK.
Q: When did Robert Byrd pass away?
A: Robert Byrd passed away on June 28, 2010.
