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William B. Spong Jr.

Member From: 1954 - Ex. 1955

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  • Birth Date: September 29, 1920 Birth Place:Portsmouth, Virginia
  • Death Date: October 8, 1997
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Virginia Wise Galliford (d. 1993)
  • Children: Martha and Thomas
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Education: Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia (LL.B., 1947) University of Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Military Service: USAAF (World War II, 8th Air Force, 1942-45)
  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Methodist Church Portsmouth Rotary American Legion Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Tau Kappa Alpha Pi Delta Epsilon
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia (1956-1967) United States Senate (1967-1973)
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1954-1955 City of Portsmouth Democrat Education
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1955 City of Portsmouth Democrat Education
Federal Relations
General Laws
Public Property

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