Robert P. Griffin
American politician (1923-2015)
Paul Dominique Laxalt (August 2, 1923 – April 17, 2015) was a conservative politician from the United States. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and in the House of Representatives. Griffin was a Republican.
Robert Griffin | |
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United States Senator from Michigan | |
In office May 11, 1966 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Patrick McNamara |
Succeeded by | Carl Levin |
Senate Minority Whip | |
In office September 7, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
Leader | Hugh Scott |
Preceded by | Hugh Scott |
Succeeded by | Ted Stevens |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1957 – May 11, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Thompson |
Succeeded by | Guy Vander Jagt |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | November 6, 1923
Died | April 17, 2015 Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 91)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Central Michigan University University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Unit | 71st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
References
change- ↑ Griffin, Robert P. "Rules and Procedure of the Standing Committees." In We Propose: A Modern Congress, edited by Mary McInnis, pp. 37–53. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1966.
Other websites
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