George Miller Jr.
American politician (1914–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Miller Jr. (January 7, 1914 – January 1, 1969) was an American Democratic politician who served as a California State Assemblyman from 1947 to 1949 and a California State Senator from 1949 to 1969. He was a leader of the liberal wing of the California Democratic Party in the early 1950s when the Republican Party dominated state government. Miller was the father of U.S. Representative George Miller III.
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George Miller Jr. | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – January 1, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Paul J. Lunardi |
Succeeded by | John A. Nejedly |
Member of the California Senate from the 17th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Truman H. DeLap |
Succeeded by | Donald L. Grunsky |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 10th district | |
In office January 6, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Harold F. Sawallisch |
Succeeded by | Robert Condon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-01-07)January 7, 1914 Oakland, California |
Died | January 1, 1969(1969-01-01) (aged 54) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dorothy Rumsey |
Children | 4, including George |
Education | St. Mary's College |
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