Harry Johnston (American politician)
Harry Allison Johnston II (December 2, 1931 – June 28, 2021) was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat from Florida. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives and was a member of the Democratic Party.
Harry Johnston | |
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Johnston in 1974 | |
| United States Special Envoy for Sudan | |
| In office August 27, 1999 – 2000 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel A. Mica |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wexler |
| Constituency | 14th District (1989-1993) 19th District (1993-1997) |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 20, 1984 – November 18, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | N. Curtis Peterson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John W. Vogt |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office November 19, 1974 – November 18, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Sykes |
| Succeeded by | Eleanor Weinstock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Allison Johnston II December 2, 1931 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2021 (aged 89) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Otley |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BA) University of Florida (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1953–1955 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
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