About John J. Johnson
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 89). John J. Johnson was an American politician.
John J. Johnson (October 10, 1926 – April 7, 2016) was an American politician in Missouri, who served as a state senator for twelve years from 1960 to 1972.
Born in St. Louis, Johnson attended Washington University, attaining a degree in political science in 1951. Before attending university, Johnson served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 during World War II in the South Pacific Theater. He has experience as a real estate and insurance broker. Johnson was active in the Missouri State Democratic Committee and St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee in the 1950s, which he served on. In 1964 and 1968, he served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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Who was John J. Johnson?
American politician, Missouri (1926-2016)
When was John J. Johnson born?
John J. Johnson was born on 10 October 1926 in St. Louis.
When did John J. Johnson die?
John J. Johnson died on 7 April 2016 in Chesterfield.
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John J. Johnson was a politician.
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John J. Johnson was American.
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