William Hathaway
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For the American poet, see William K. Hathaway.
"Senator Hathaway" redirects here. For the Wisconsin State Senate member, see Oscar Clark Hathaway.
William Dodd Hathaway (February 21, 1924 – June 24, 2013) was an American politician and lawyer from Maine.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator for Maine from 1973 to 1979, as the U.S. representative for Maine's 2nd congressional district from 1965 to 1973, and as the commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission from 1990 to 1999.
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William Hathaway | |
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Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission | |
In office February 8, 1990 – November 11, 1999 | |
Nominated by | George H. W. Bush (1990) Bill Clinton (1993) |
Preceded by | Thomas F. Moakley |
Succeeded by | Joseph E. Brennan |
United States Senator from Maine | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Margaret Chase Smith |
Succeeded by | William Cohen |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Clifford McIntire |
Succeeded by | William Cohen |
Personal details | |
Born | William Dodd Hathaway (1924-02-21)February 21, 1924 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 2013(2013-06-24) (aged 89) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Purple Heart |
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