Daniel Brewster | |
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United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | John Marshall Butler |
Succeeded by | Charles Mathias |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | James Devereux |
Succeeded by | Clarence Long |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1950–1958 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Baugh Brewster Jr. November 23, 1923 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 19, 2007 Glyndon, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 83)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Carol Leiper DeHavenon
(m. 1954; div. 1967)Judy Aarsand (m. 1976) |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Benjamin H. Brewster (great-grandfather) |
Education | Princeton University Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, Baltimore (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1946 (active) 1946–1972 (reserve) |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of Guam • Battle of Okinawa |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
Daniel Baugh Brewster Jr. (November 23, 1923 – August 19, 2007) was an American attorney and politician from the state of Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in both chambers of the United States Congress as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1963 and as a member of the United States Senate from 1963 to 1969. Previously, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1950 to 1958 and from Maryland's 2nd congressional district from 1959 to 1963. After his Senate career, and following a lengthy court battle, Brewster pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of accepting an illegal gratuity.