C. Langhorne Washburn

Deceased Person

1918 – 2011

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Who was C. Langhorne Washburn?

C. Langhorne Washburn was an American political activist. He attended the University of Virginia in 1939 before enlisting in the United States Navy Reserve in 1941. He served in the Pacific before leaving the Navy in 1945.

In 1947, Washburn joined Hiller Aircraft and served as Assistant to the President until 1954. While in this position, he worked with several grassroots organizations towards the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower to the office of the President of the United States. Washburn cofounded Young Industry for Eisenhower in 1952 and served as director of the group’s pre-convention, convention and campaign activities. He also served as director of special events for the National Citizens for Eisenhower and was organizer and chairman of the Eisenhower Bandwagon Operation. In 1954, he served as vice-chairman in charge of operations for the National Citizens for Eisenhower Congressional Committee.

In 1955, following his departure from Hiller Aircraft, Washburn began work with the Subcommittee on Program Planning for the 1956 Republican National Convention. The following year would see him made director of campaign activities for the Eisenhower Bandwagon Operation.

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Born
1918
Education
  • University of Virginia
Died
2011

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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