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Wayne Hays

1911-05-13 – 1989-02-10

Portrait of Wayne Hays
Wayne Hays, member of the United States House of Representatives. Original caption read "Wayne L. Hays of Flushing (18th Dist.) Democrat – 7th term"Credit: U.S. Congress

Life & Legacy

Wayne Levere Hays (May 13, 1911 – February 10, 1989) was an American World War II veteran and politician who served 14 terms as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1949 to 1976. A Democrat, he resigned from Congress after a much-publicized sex scandal.

Occupation & Career

politician, teacher, farmer

Education

Ohio State University; primary education; Duke University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Duke University · Ohio State University · primary education

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1651726 — wikidata View source

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