After his defeat , Langan accepted a commission from the U.S. Army .
The following year , Langan lost his Senate seat to Thomas Johnston , a Dixiecrat supporter with strong financial backing from Old Guard segregationists who were determined to oust Langan .
After Langan 's defeat Langan Langan accepted a commission from the U.S. Army .
The following year , Langan lost his Senate seat to Thomas Johnston , a Dixiecrat supporter with strong financial backing from Old Guard segregationists who were determined to oust Langan .