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Richard Walker Bolling

1916-05-17 – 1991-04-21

Portrait of Richard Walker Bolling
US House of Representatives clerks' office file photograph of former Rep. Richard Bolling (deceased) from the Missouri 5th DistrictCredit: US House of Representatives

Life & Legacy

Richard Walker Bolling (May 17, 1916 – April 21, 1991) was a prominent American Democratic Congressman from Kansas City, Missouri, and Missouri's 5th congressional district from 1949 to 1983. He retired after serving for four years as the chairman of the powerful United States House Committee on Rules.

Occupation & Career

politician, teacher, academic administrator

Education

Sewanee: The University of the South; Vanderbilt University; Phillips Exeter Academy; St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

Faith & Community

Episcopal Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Bronze Star Medal; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Bronze Star Medal · Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Church

Episcopal Church

Education & Institutions

Phillips Exeter Academy · Sewanee: The University of the South · St. Andrew's-Sewanee School · Vanderbilt University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1530283 — wikidata View source

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