Thomas J. Dodd

Thomas J. Dodd
United States Senator from Connecticut
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by	William Purtell
Succeeded by	Lowell Weicker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1957
Preceded by	Abraham A. Ribicoff
Succeeded by	Edwin H. May Jr.
Personal details
Born	Thomas Joseph Dodd (1907-05-15)May 15, 1907 Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1971(1971-05-24) (aged 64) Old Lyme, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Grace Murphy
Children	6, including Chris and Thomas
Education	Providence College (BA) Yale University (LLB)

Thomas Joseph Dodd (May 15, 1907 – May 24, 1971) was an American attorney and diplomat who served as a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut. He is the father of U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd and U.S. Ambassador Thomas J. Dodd Jr.