In Memoriam: Sen. Robert Byrd, the longest serving member of Congress

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), the longest serving member of Congress in history, has died at the age of 92.

Mr. Byrd is an iconic figure who reflected the sweeping changes in the social landscape of America during his lifetime. He was a complicated man during complicated times.

The Washington Post has a lengthy obituary summarizing the remarkable life and career of Robert Byrd. Sen. Robert Byrd dead at 92; West Virginia lawmaker was the longest serving member of Congress in history.