Adam Benjamin Jr.
Adam Benjamin Jr. (August 6, 1935 – September 7, 1982) was an American politician and a United States Representative from Indiana's 1st congressional district, serving from 1977 until his death from a heart attack in Washington, D.C. in 1982. Benjamin was the first Assyrian-American to be elected to the United States House of Representatives in American history. Benjamin served in the Indiana Senate from 1971 to 1977, the Indiana House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971, and was a member of the Democratic Party.
Adam Benjamin Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – September 7, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Ray J. Madden |
| Succeeded by | Katie Hall |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office 1971–1977 | |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1935 Gary, Indiana |
| Died | September 7, 1982 (aged 47) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | B.S. United States Military Academy, J.D. Valparaiso University |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1961 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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