John Jackson Sparkman was an American jurist and politician from the state of Alabama. A Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1946 and the United States Senate from 1946 until 1979. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for vice president in the 1952 presidential election. Senator John Sparkman has Hand Signed this United States Senate Typed Letter, Dated September 15, 1952. Bold blue full pristine signature. Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports Collectibles.