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Bob Eckhardt
American politician (1913–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Christian Eckhardt (July 16, 1913 – November 13, 2001) was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981, and lawyer that practiced labor law.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Lera Millard Thomas |
Succeeded by | Jack Fields |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 22-2 district | |
In office 1958–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Christian Eckhardt (1913-07-16)July 16, 1913 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 2001(2001-11-13) (aged 88) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Orissa Stevenson, Nadine Ellen Cannon, Celia Morris |
Children | Orissa Eckhardt, Rosalind Eckhardt, Sarah Eckhardt |
Relatives | Richard M. Kleberg (second cousin) Rudolph Kleberg (great-uncle) |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (BA, JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943-1944 |
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