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David J. Bradley

1915 – 2008

American politician

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About David J. Bradley

Lived 1915 – 2008 (aged 92). David J. Bradley was an American politician and surgeon.

David John Bradley (February 22, 1915 – January 7, 2008) was an American writer, surgeon, politician and champion skier.

His best-selling 1948 book No Place to Hide, a memoir of the Bikini atomic bomb tests, alerted the world to the dangers of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapon explosions.

Bradley was elected as a Democrat to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving 1955–59 and 1973–75.

Education Dr. Bradley was a 1938 graduate of Dartmouth College and a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He also attended Cambridge University to study English and history, but did not receive a degree. His papers are housed at Dartmouth's Rauner Library.

Ski career In 1938 Dr. Bradley won the United States Nordic combined event. Prior to its cancelation, Dr. Bradley was also a member of the 1940 Winter Olympics ski team. He went on to manage the United States Nordic ski team for the 1960 Winter Olympics. In 1985 Dr. Bradley was inducted into the United States National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Cambridge, Dartmouth College, Harvard Medical School
Positions held
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Also known as
David John Bradley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David J. Bradley?

American politician

When was David J. Bradley born?

David J. Bradley was born on 22 February 1915.

When did David J. Bradley die?

David J. Bradley died on 7 January 2008.

What was David J. Bradley's occupation?

David J. Bradley was a politician and surgeon.

What nationality was David J. Bradley?

David J. Bradley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David J. Bradley

· Wikidata: Q5235396

· DBpedia: David J. Bradley

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