L. Mendel Rivers
U.S. Congressperson
1905 – 1970
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Who was L. Mendel Rivers?
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston-based 1st congressional district for nearly 30 years. He was chairman of the House Armed Services Committee as the U.S. escalated its involvement in the Vietnam War.
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- Born
- Sep 28, 1905
Gumville - Spouses
- Religion
- Episcopal Church
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- College of Charleston
- Lived in
- Charleston
- Died
- Dec 28, 1970
Birmingham
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on July 23, 2013
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