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Jack Hawley

1920 – 1999

American politician from Idaho

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Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 79). Jack Hawley was an American lawyer and politician.

John Thomas Hawley (June 16, 1920 – December 20, 1999) was an attorney and Republican politician from Idaho. Hawley was the 1962 nominee for the United States Senate seat , winning the June primary over but was defeated by Democratic incumbent Frank Church

Prior to his Senate run, Hawley served in the state legislature as a one-term member of the Idaho House He was also the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for Idaho, a graduate of the University of Idaho in Moscow, a World War II combat veteran, and the grandson of Gov. James H. Hawley.

Hawley graduated high school from St. Teresa's Academy in Boise, attended the College of Idaho in Caldwell, and was a member of Beta Theta Pi

After a battle with leukemia, Hawley died at age 79 in 1999 at his home

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Idaho
Positions held
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Also known as
John T. Hawley, John Thomas Hawley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Hawley?

American politician from Idaho

When was Jack Hawley born?

Jack Hawley was born on 16 June 1920 in Boise.

When did Jack Hawley die?

Jack Hawley died on 20 December 1999 in Boise, Idaho, United States.

What was Jack Hawley's occupation?

Jack Hawley was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Jack Hawley?

Jack Hawley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Hawley

· Wikidata: Q6113005

· DBpedia: Jack Hawley

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