Dan Daniel (politician)
Wilbur Clarence "Dan" Daniel (May 12, 1914 – January 23, 1988) was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, serving ten terms from 1969 until his death from a heart attack in Charlottesville in 1988.
Dan Daniel | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 23, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Lewis F. Payne, Jr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Danville City | |
| In office January 13, 1960 – November 25, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | C. Stuart Wheatley |
| Succeeded by | Calvin W. Fowler |
| National Commander of The American Legion | |
| In office 1956 – 1957 | |
| Preceded by | J. Addington Wagner |
| Succeeded by | John S. Gleason, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilbur Clarence Daniel May 12, 1914 Chatham, Virginia |
| Died | January 23, 1988 (aged 73) Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Cause of death | Aortic dissection |
| Resting place | Highland Burial Park Danville, Virginia 36°37′58.9″N 79°23′22.9″W |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Daisy Fines
(m. 1934–1939)Ruby McGregor
(m. 1939) |
| Children | Jimmie Daniel (son) |
| Parents |
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| Education | Dan River Textile School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Awards | French Order of Merit Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, 1st Class |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
He previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion from 1956 to 1957.
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