Dick Clark (Iowa politician)

Dick Clark
Clark in the 1970s
United States Senator from Iowa
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	Jack Miller
Succeeded by	Roger Jepsen
Personal details
Born	Richard Clarence Clark (1928-09-14)September 14, 1928 Paris, Iowa, U.S.
Died	September 20, 2023(2023-09-20) (aged 95) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jean Shirley Gross ​ ​ (m. 1954; div. 1976)​ Julie Kennett ​ (m. 1977)​
Children	2
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1950–1952

Richard Clarence "Dick" Clark (September 14, 1928 – September 20, 2023) was an American politician from Iowa who served as a member of the United States Senate from 1973 to 1979. He was a member of the Democratic Party. After he left the United States Senate, Clark was known for a major role in helping refugees of the Vietnam War.