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Absalom Willis Robertson (May 27, 1887 – November 1, 1971) was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years.
A. Willis Robertson served in the Senate of Virginia (1916–1922), the United States House of Representatives (1933–1946), and the United States Senate (1946–1966). His career closely paralleled that of his friend and mentor, Harry F. Byrd , the leader of the Democratic Party in Virginia.
A biographical page of A. Willis Robertson, a U.S. congressman and senator from Virginia, who served with LBJ. Learn about his life, career, and relationship with LBJ.
Absalom Willis Robertson (May 27, 1887 – November 1, 1971) was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years.
Nov 2, 1971 · LEXINGTON, Va., Nov. 1 (AP)—A. Willis Robertson of Virginia, who served in the Senate for 20 years, died in hospital here, today at the age of 84. Mr. Robertson, a Democrat, was chairman of the...
During his lifetime, Robertson was accused of being overly zealous in his defense of wildlife and natural resources. Many people could not understand his deep love for nature and his willingness to risk his political career at times for its preservation.
Absalom Willis Robertson or A. Willis Robertson was born in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia on May 27, 1887. He graduated from the University of Richmond where he also received his law degree.
