About William F. Clayton
Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 93). William F. Clayton was an American politician.
William F. Clayton (September 20, 1923 – April 20, 2017) was an American politician and U.S. Attorney for District of South Dakota.
Early life and education Clayton graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1951.
Career He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. He was a veteran of World War II, with the United States Army. He was later an attorney. He was the United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota from 1969 until 1977.
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Who was William F. Clayton?
American politician (1923-2017)
When was William F. Clayton born?
William F. Clayton was born on 20 September 1923.
When did William F. Clayton die?
William F. Clayton died on 20 April 2017 in Sioux Falls.
What was William F. Clayton's occupation?
William F. Clayton was a politician.
What nationality was William F. Clayton?
William F. Clayton was American.
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