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Lawrence H. Fountain
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Lawrence H. Fountain (April 23, 1913 – October 10, 2002) was a Democratic U.S. representative from North Carolina from 1953 to 1983.
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L.H. Fountain | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | John H. Kerr |
Succeeded by | Tim Valentine |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 4th district | |
In office 1947–1953 Serving with Julian Allsbrook | |
Preceded by | R. L. Applewhite W. G. Clark |
Succeeded by | W. Lunsford Crew Cameron S. Weeks |
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Born | (1913-04-23)April 23, 1913 Leggett, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 10, 2002(2002-10-10) (aged 89) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Christine Fountain |
Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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