Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer
American lawyer and politician
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Leaders & Politicians
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United States
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Served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and held the office of Maryland Secretary of State. Practiced law after graduating from law school and contributed to various legal and political causes. Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and later served as a State Senator, working on legislative initiatives that shaped Maryland's legal landscape.
Served as Maryland Secretary of State
Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates
Served in the Maryland State Senate
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