Armistead L. Boothe
Armistead Lloyd Boothe (September 23, 1907 – February 14, 1990) was a Virginia Democratic legislator representing Alexandria, Virginia: first as a delegate in the Virginia General Assembly and later as a State Senator from the newly created 36th District. A lifelong Democrat, Boothe helped lead his party's progressive faction, particularly as they opposed the Byrd Organization's policy of Massive Resistance to racial integration in Virginia's public schools.
Armisted L. Boothe | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 8, 1955 – January 7, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | (newly created) |
| Succeeded by | Leroy S. Bendheim |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Alexandria | |
| In office January 14, 1948 – January 8, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | W. Selden Washington |
| Succeeded by | James M. Thomson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1907 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Died | February 14, 1990 (aged 82) Falls Church, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ravenel Peelle |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Gardner Lloyd Boothe, Eleanor Harrison Carr Boothe |
| Profession | Attorney |
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