Frank Thompson
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For other people named Frank Thompson, see Frank Thompson (disambiguation).
Frank Thompson Jr. (July 26, 1918 – July 22, 1989) was an American politician. He represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1955 to 1980, and was chairman of the House Administration Committee from 1976 to 1980.
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Frank Thompson | |
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Chair of the House Administration Committee | |
In office June 18, 1976 – December 29, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Wayne Hays |
Succeeded by | Lucien N. Nedzi |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – December 29, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Charles R. Howell |
Succeeded by | Chris Smith |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from Mercer County | |
In office 1950–1954 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1918-07-26)July 26, 1918 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | July 22, 1989(1989-07-22) (aged 70) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wake Forest University (BA, LLB) |
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He is one of seven federal politicians who were convicted in the Abscam case in 1980. As a result, he resigned from Congress and served two years in prison.