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Joel Broyhill
1919-11-04 – 2006-09-24
Life & Legacy
Joel Thomas Broyhill (November 4, 1919 – September 24, 2006) was an American military officer, businessman and Republican Party politician who represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 until 1974.
He was elected in 1952 from Virginia's 10th congressional district, a district consisting of Washington, D.C. suburbs in and around Arlington and Fairfax County. During his eleven terms in office, Broyhill was known for his constituent services and advocacy for federal workers, as well as his opposition to racial desegregation during the 1950s and 1960s.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson
Education
George Washington University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Bronze Star Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Education & Institutions
George Washington University
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- Wikidata population candidate Q464762 — wikidata View source
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