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J. Herbert Burke

1913 – 1993

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

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Lived 1913 – 1993 (aged 80). J. Herbert Burke was an American politician, lawyer, jurist and captain.

J. Herbert Burke (January 14, 1911 – June 16, 1993) was a Republican U.S. representative from Florida who served from 1967 to 1979.

History He was born in Chicago, where he attended the public schools, the defunct Central YMCA College, and then Northwestern University in nearby Evanston. He later graduated from Kent College of Law in Chicago.

Scandal On May 27, 1978, Burke was arrested at the Centerfold Bar in Dania, Florida, on charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest. Burke claimed he had come to the club in an attempt to prevent a narcotics deal. He later pleaded guilty to the charges and nolo contendere to an additional charge of witness tampering and sentenced to three months of probation and a $177.50 fine.

The incident later became the basis for the novel Strip Tease, which was made into a film starring Burt Reynolds and Demi Moore.

Election Despite the arrest, Burke ran for reelection in 1978 to the Ninety-sixth Congress. He lost in a landslide to Democrat Edward J. Stack.

After leaving Congress, he resided in Falls Church, Virginia, and Fern Park, Florida, until his death in 1993 in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Northwestern University, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Central YMCA College, Illinois Institute of Technology
Positions held
United States representative
Awards
Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was J. Herbert Burke?

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1913-1993)

When was J. Herbert Burke born?

J. Herbert Burke was born on 14 January 1913 in Chicago.

When did J. Herbert Burke die?

J. Herbert Burke died on 16 June 1993 in Altamonte Springs.

What was J. Herbert Burke's occupation?

J. Herbert Burke was a politician, lawyer, jurist and captain.

What nationality was J. Herbert Burke?

J. Herbert Burke was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. Herbert Burke

· Wikidata: Q1676335

· DBpedia: J. Herbert Burke

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