Thruston Ballard Morton
Thruston B. Morton | |
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| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office July 1, 1959 – June 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Meade Alcorn Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William E. Miller |
| United States Senator from Kentucky | |
| In office January 3, 1957 – December 16, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Earle Clements |
| Succeeded by | Marlow Cook |
| 4th Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs | |
| In office January 30, 1953 – February 29, 1956 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Jack K. McFall |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Hill |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Emmet O'Neal |
| Succeeded by | John Robsion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1907 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1982 (aged 74) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Belle Clay Lyons |
| Relations | Rogers Morton (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Unit | United States Naval Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Thruston Ballard Morton (August 19, 1907 – August 14, 1982) was an American politician. A Republican, Morton represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.