James Prioleau Richards | |
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 Richards in 1956 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Hemphill |
| Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs | |
| In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | John Kee |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Chiperfield |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Chiperfield |
| Succeeded by | Thomas S. Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1894 Liberty Hill, South Carolina |
| Died | February 21, 1979 (aged 84) Lancaster, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Clemson College University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917 – 1919 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 118th Regiment, 30th Division |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
James Prioleau "Dick" Richards (August 31, 1894 – February 21, 1979) was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957.[1] He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower.