L. Mendel Rivers
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 54 years ago |
Date of birth | September 28,1905 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Gumville |
Date of died | December 28,1970 |
Died | Birmingham |
Alabama | |
United States | |
Spouse | Margaret Middleton |
Children | 3, including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. |
Books | Mendel & Me: Life with Congressman L. Mendel Rivers |
College of Charleston | |
Job | Lawyer |
Politician | |
Party | Democratic Party |
Education | College of Charleston |
Previous position | Representative (1941–1970), South Carolina State Representative (1934–1936) |
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ID | 593162 |
L. Mendel Rivers Life story
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston-based 1st congressional district for nearly 30 years. As chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Rivers developed a reputation for his unwavering support of American involvement in the Vietnam War.