Parren Mitchell
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Parren James Mitchell (April 29, 1922 – May 28, 2007) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Congressman affiliated with the Democratic Party representing the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971, to January 3, 1987. He was the first African American elected to Congress from Maryland.
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Parren Mitchell | |
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Chair of the House Small Business Committee | |
In office January 3, 1981 (1981-01-03) – January 3, 1987 (1987-01-03) | |
Preceded by | Neal Smith |
Succeeded by | John LaFalce |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1971 (1971-01-03) – January 3, 1987 (1987-01-03) | |
Preceded by | Samuel Friedel |
Succeeded by | Kweisi Mfume |
Personal details | |
Born | Parren James Mitchell (1922-04-29)April 29, 1922 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | May 28, 2007(2007-05-28) (aged 85) Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Hazel Johnson
(m. 1958; died 1963) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Unit | 92nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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