John F. Baldwin Jr.
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John Finley Baldwin Jr. (June 28, 1915 – March 9, 1966) was an American lawyer, military officer, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California from 1955 to 1966. He was a civil rights activist, and studied southern history.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, Preceded by ...
John F. Baldwin Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office January 3, 1955 – March 9, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Robert Condon |
Succeeded by | Jerome R. Waldie |
Constituency | 6th district (1955–1963) 14th district (1963–1966) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-06-28)June 28, 1915 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | March 9, 1966(1966-03-09) (aged 50) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakmont Memorial Park |
Spouse |
Mary Isaacs Baldwin (m. 1944) |
Alma mater | University of California at Berkeley, UC Berkeley School of Law |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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