Daniel Brewster
Daniel Baugh Brewster Jr. (November 23, 1923 – August 19, 2007) was an American attorney and politician from the state of Maryland. A Democrat, Brewster represented Maryland in the U.S. Senate from 1963 to 1969. Previously, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1950 to 1958 and as a U.S. representative from the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from 1959 to 1963. After his Senate career, and following a lengthy court battle, Brewster pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of accepting an illegal gratuity.
Daniel Brewster | |
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| United States Senator from Maryland | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | John Butler |
| Succeeded by | Charles Mathias |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | James Devereux |
| Succeeded by | Clarence Long |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1950–1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Baugh Brewster Jr. November 23, 1923 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 2007 (aged 83) Glyndon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Leiper DeHavenon (1954–1967) Anne Moen Bullitt Biddle (1967–1969) Judy Aarsand (1976–2007) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Benjamin H. Brewster (great-grandfather) |
| Education | Princeton University Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, Baltimore (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 (active) 1946–1972 (reserve) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of Guam • Battle of Okinawa |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
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