Ed Edmondson (politician)
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Edmond Augustus Edmondson (April 7, 1919 – December 8, 1990) was an American World War II veteran, lawyer, and politician from Oklahoma. He served 10 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973. He was defeated in U.S. Senate elections in Oklahoma three times in 1972, 1974, and 1978.
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Ed Edmondson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | William G. Stigler |
Succeeded by | Clem McSpadden |
Personal details | |
Born | Edmond Augustus Edmondson (1919-04-07)April 7, 1919 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | December 8, 1990(1990-12-08) (aged 71) Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | June Edmondson |
Children | James E. Edmondson Drew Edmondson |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma Georgetown University Law Center |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1946 (Navy) 1946-1970 (Navy Reserve) |
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