Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician. A Republican, he represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and the United State Senate. Gallant Men was released by Capitol Records (5805) in December 1966. Several months later it had hit number 15 on the Billboard Top 100. It was scored by John Cacavas, written by Charles Osgood and narrated by Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen.
