Carl Albert

Carl Albert
Albert as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	John W. McCormack
Succeeded by	Tip O'Neill
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus
In office January 21, 1971 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	John W. McCormack
Succeeded by	Tip O'Neill
House Majority Leader
In office January 10, 1962 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by	John W. McCormack
Succeeded by	Hale Boggs
House Majority Whip
In office January 3, 1955 – January 10, 1962
Leader	Sam Rayburn
Preceded by	Leslie C. Arends
Succeeded by	Hale Boggs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	Paul Stewart
Succeeded by	Wes Watkins
Personal details
Born	Carl Bert Albert (1908-05-10)May 10, 1908 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	February 4, 2000(2000-02-04) (aged 91) McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Hill Memorial Park McAlester, Oklahoma
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Sue Harmon ​ (m. 1942)​
Children	2
Relatives	Charles W. Vursell (cousin)
Education	University of Oklahoma (BA) St Peter's College, Oxford (BA, BCL)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Air Forces Army Reserve
Years of service	1941–1946 (Air Forces) 1946-1968 (Reserve)
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel (Air Forces) Colonel (Reserve)
Unit	Far East Air Service Command
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Bronze Star Medal

Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and represented Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1947 to 1977.

At 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 metres) tall, Albert was affectionately known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie". Albert held the highest political office of any Oklahoman in American history.