L. Mendel Rivers
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 55 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 28,1905 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Gumville |
| Date of died | December 28,1970 |
| Died | Birmingham |
| Alabama | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Margaret Middleton |
| Children | 3, including L. Mendel Rivers, Jr. |
| Books | Mendel & Me: Life with Congressman L. Mendel Rivers |
| College of Charleston | |
| Job | Lawyer |
| Politician | |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Education | College of Charleston |
| Previous position | Representative (1941–1970), South Carolina State Representative (1934–1936) |
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| ID | 593162 |
L. Mendel Rivers Life story
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston-based 1st congressional district for nearly 30 years. As chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Rivers developed a reputation for his unwavering support of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
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