Charles Goodell
American politician and Capitol Hill lawyer
Born
March 16th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
January 21st, 1987
38 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from New York
Advocated for civil rights and environmental legislation
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