Max Cleland
American politician and veteran
Born
August 24th, 1942
83 years ago
Died
November 9th, 2021
3 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 1997 to 2003. Cleland participated in the Vietnam War, where he was injured, leading to the amputation of three limbs. Elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1970, advocated for veterans' rights and health care. Also held the position of Administrator of the Veterans Administration. Cleland's career included a run for the U.S. Senate in 1996, succeeding in the election.
Served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia
Held the role of Administrator of Veterans Administration
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