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James W. Symington
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James Wadsworth Symington (/ˈsaɪmɪŋtən/ SY-ming-tən; born September 28, 1927) is an American retired lawyer and politician from Missouri. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for four terms from 1969 to 1977. Prior to that, in the late 1960s, he served as Chief of Protocol of the United States.
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James W. Symington | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Thomas B. Curtis |
Succeeded by | Robert A. Young |
Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
In office March 22, 1966 – March 31, 1968 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Lloyd Nelson Hand |
Succeeded by | Angier Biddle Duke |
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Born | James Wadsworth Symington (1927-09-28) September 28, 1927 (age 96) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | See Symington family |
Parent | Stuart Symington (father) |
Education | Yale University (BA) Columbia Law School (JD) |
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Years of service | 1945–1946 |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Order of Friendship (2008) |
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