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James Colgate Cleveland was born on 13 June, 1920 in Montclair, New Jersey, U.S., is an American politician (1920–1995). Discover James Colgate Cleveland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
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3 December, 1995 |
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New London, New Hampshire, U.S. |
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United States
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James Colgate Cleveland Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is James Colgate Cleveland's Wife?
His wife is Hilary Paterson Cleveland
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Hilary Paterson Cleveland |
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Cotton Mather (Cleveland) DiLorenzo Garvey James Colby Cleveland David Paterson Cleveland Dr. Lincoln Mather Cleveland Susan Sclater Cleveland |
James Colgate Cleveland Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Colgate Cleveland worth at the age of 75 years old? James Colgate Cleveland’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated James Colgate Cleveland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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James Colgate Cleveland (June 13, 1920 – December 3, 1995) was an American politician in the U.S. state of New Hampshire.
His time at Yale was interrupted when he enlisted in the Army in December 1941.
He attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts before graduating from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in 1942.
He then attended Yale Law School as a graduate student.
During World War II, he served overseas in the Pacific in the 40th Infantry Division and was discharged as a captain of Field Artillery in February 1946.
He returned to Yale after the war and earned his law degree in 1948.
He was admitted to the bar and began practicing law in New London in January 1949.
Cleveland held various political positions in New Hampshire, and served as a Republican member of the New Hampshire Senate from 1950 to 1962.
He was an organizer and director of New London Trust Company, and served as a member of the New Hampshire State Senate from 1950 to 1962.
He served as majority floor leader twice while he was in the State Senate.
On December 9, 1950, Cleveland married Hilary Paterson, and they moved into the Cleveland summer home in New London.
Cleveland's wife became a professor at Colby–Sawyer College.
In June 1951 he was recalled up to the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany.
He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, and retired from service in November 1952.
In 1962 Cleveland ran as a Republican candidate for the office of United States Representative for 2nd district.
He served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1981.
Cleveland was born in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey.
He was elected to the 88th Congress and to the eight succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1981.
While he stated that he only ran because he didn't think there were good choices for the position, he won the respect of the constituents of his district.
By using a bi-annual questionnaire sent to the people in his district, he tried to represent their desires even if it were not his own personal opinion of an issue.
In Congress he served on the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Cleveland supported the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968, as well as the Medicare program, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
He was not a candidate for reelection in 1980 to the Ninety-seventh Congress and retired from public life.
In appreciation of Cleveland's work in Congress, the United States Post Office and Court House building in Concord was renamed the James C. Cleveland Federal Building in 1980.
In 1982 the James C. Cleveland Bridge was constructed in Berlin, New Hampshire in his honor.
The James C. Cleveland Papers are held by the Cleveland, Colby, Colgate Archives of Colby-Sawyer College in New London.
Cleveland was the eldest son of Dr. Mather Cleveland and Susan Everett (Colgate) Cleveland.
Cleveland died on December 3, 1995 (age 75 years, 173 days) in New London, New Hampshire.
He is interred at Old Main Street Cemetery in New London.