Vince Callahan
American politician and lieutenant
Born
October 30th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of lieutenant. Entered politics and represented Virginia in the House of Delegates. Held office as a prominent member of the Republican Party. Contributed to various legislative initiatives during tenure, focusing on education and local governance.
Served in the Virginia House of Delegates
Achieved the rank of lieutenant in the U.S. Army
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