Ambassador/Senator Howard Baker Jr. ’43
Boarding student from Huntsville, TN
Known as the ‘Great Conciliator’, Baker was a U.S. Senator from Tennessee (1967-1985), including serving as Minority Leader (1977-1981) and Majority Leader (1981-85). He also served as White House Chief of Staff (1987-88) under President Ronald Reagan. Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984. U.S. Ambassador to Japan 2001-2005.