Stuart Symington
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William Stuart Symington (June 26, 1901–December 14, 1988) was a U.S. businessman and political figure. He served as the first Secretary of the Air Force between 1947 and 1950.
A Democrat, Symington was elected to the United States Senate from Missouri in 1952 and served from 1953 to 1976.
Symington ran for President in 1960 and won the backing of former President Harry S. Truman, but eventually lost the nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy. He was considered for Vice President but was dropped in favor of Texas Senator Lyndon B. Johnson.
His son James Symington served in the U.S. House from Missouri's Second Congressional District from 1969 to 1977. His cousin Fife Symington was Governor of Arizona from 1991 to 1997.
| Preceded by: James Kem | United States Senator, Missouri 1953–1976 | Succeeded by: John C. Danforth |