U.S. Senator, Politician. Born in Searchlight, Nevada, Harry Reid served 30 years in the United States Senate and was the longest serving Senator from Nevada (1987 to 2017). During his Senate career, he served as the Senate Majority Leader, Democratic Leader, Majority Whip, and Minority Whip. Senator Reid was renowned for tirelessly working to improve conditions in his home state by promoting economic development, investing in infrastructure and clean energy development, and championing Nevada's role as the country's premiere entertainment and gaming destination. On December 14, 2021, McCarran International Airport (previously named after Nevada Senator Pat McCarran) in Las Vegas, Nevada, was renamed Harry Reid International Airport in honor of Reid, two weeks before his passing.
U.S. Senator, Politician. Born in Searchlight, Nevada, Harry Reid served 30 years in the United States Senate and was the longest serving Senator from Nevada (1987 to 2017). During his Senate career, he served as the Senate Majority Leader, Democratic Leader, Majority Whip, and Minority Whip. Senator Reid was renowned for tirelessly working to improve conditions in his home state by promoting economic development, investing in infrastructure and clean energy development, and championing Nevada's role as the country's premiere entertainment and gaming destination. On December 14, 2021, McCarran International Airport (previously named after Nevada Senator Pat McCarran) in Las Vegas, Nevada, was renamed Harry Reid International Airport in honor of Reid, two weeks before his passing.
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