Harry Reid

Date of Birth: December 2, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: December 28, 2021

Biography

Harry Mason Reid Jr. was an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Nevada from 1987 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Reid served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015. Born in the small mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, Reid grew up in a modest household but worked hard to achieve a successful career in law and politics. He attended Southern Utah University for his undergraduate degree and later earned his Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School. Reid began his political career in the Nevada Assembly and went on to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, and a U.S. House Representative before his long tenure in the Senate. Known for his pragmatic approach to politics, Reid played a significant role in passing major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act. He retired from the Senate in 2017 and passed away in 2021.

5 Interesting Facts about Harry Reid

1. Reid grew up in a house without indoor plumbing and learned to swim in a local brothel’s pool.

2. He was an amateur boxer in his youth and used the discipline learned in boxing throughout his political career.

3. Reid served as the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, where he faced significant threats from organized crime.

4. He was instrumental in passing the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

5. Reid is known for his strict discipline and work ethic, often starting his day at 6 a.m. and working late into the night.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Harry Reid

1. “I always would rather be behind than ahead. It means somebody’s chasing you.”

2. “I don’t believe in running away from problems. I believe in facing them head-on.”

3. “Our system of government is built on compromise. It’s built on give and take.”

4. “No one has clean hands, but sometimes you have to put on gloves.”

5. “My job is to create an environment where good things can happen.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Harry Reid was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Harry Reid had five children with his wife, Landra Gould: Lana, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key. Rory Reid is a notable figure in his own right, having served as the chair of the Clark County Commission and as a gubernatorial candidate in Nevada.