John F. Baldwin Jr.
John Finley Baldwin Jr. (June 28, 1915 – March 9, 1966) was an American lawyer, military officer, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California from 1955 to 1966. He was a civil rights activist, and studied southern history.
John F. Baldwin Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – March 9, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Condon |
| Succeeded by | Jerome R. Waldie |
| Constituency | 6th district (1955–1963) 14th district (1963–1966) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1915 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1966 (aged 50) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakmont Memorial Park |
| Spouse |
Mary Isaacs Baldwin (m. 1944) |
| Alma mater | University of California at Berkeley, UC Berkeley School of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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