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Jack Reed
American politician (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Francis "Jack" Reed (born November 12, 1949) is the senior United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 1997.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Rhode Island, Preceded by ...
Jack Reed | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
Assumed office January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Claiborne Pell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Claudine Schneider |
Succeeded by | Robert Weygand |
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Born | (1949-11-12) November 12, 1949 (age 74) Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Julia Hart (m. 2005) |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy Harvard University |
Website | www |
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Years of service | 1971–1979 (Active) 1979–1991 (Reserve) |
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Unit | 82nd Airborne Division
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Reed was born on November 12, 1949 in Cranston, Rhode Island. He studied at Harvard University. Reed has been married to Julia Hart since 2005. They have one daughter.