Frank Thompson
Frank Thompson Jr. (July 26, 1918 – July 22, 1989) was an American politician. He represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1955 to 1980, and was chairman of the House Administration Committee from 1976 to 1980.
Frank Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the House Administration Committee | |
| In office June 18, 1976 – December 29, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Hays |
| Succeeded by | Lucien N. Nedzi |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – December 29, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Howell |
| Succeeded by | Chris Smith |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from Mercer County | |
| In office 1950–1954 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1918 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 22, 1989 (aged 70) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wake Forest University (BA, LLB) |
He is one of seven federal politicians who were convicted in the Abscam case in 1980. As a result, he resigned from Congress and served two years in prison.
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