Phil Crane (1930–2014,) fully Philip Miller Crane, was an American politician, historian, and author who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1969–2005,) representing Illinois. At his 2004 defeat, he was the longest-serving Republican in the House.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he attended Hillsdale College, DePauw University, and the University of Michigan before earning a PhD in history from Indiana University Bloomington (1961.) He taught at Indiana University and Bradley University before entering politics.
A staunch conservative, Crane advocated limited government, free-market policies, and strong national defense. He was a key figure in the Republican Study Committee and helped shape Ronald Reagan’s conservative movement.
His books include The Sum of Good Government (1972,) Surrender in Panama (1978,) and A Democrat’s Dilemma: The Case Against Unions (1982.)
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As my dad said, you have an obligation to leave the world better than how you found it. And he also reminded us to be givers in this life, and not takers.
—Phil Crane
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