Award
Democracy Service Medal
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Donald Milford Payne
1934-07-16 – 2012-03-06
Life & Legacy
Donald Milford Payne Sr. (July 16, 1934 – March 6, 2012) was an American politician who was the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 1989 until his death in 2012. He was a member of the Democratic Party. The district encompassed most of the city of Newark, parts of Jersey City and Elizabeth, and some suburban communities in Essex and Union counties. He was the first African American to represent New Jersey in Congress.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher
Education
Seton Hall University; Springfield College; Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Democracy Service Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Democracy Service Medal
Education & Institutions
Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities · Seton Hall University · Springfield College
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Donald Payne Jr.
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1240103 · wikidata
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