Chester E. Holifield | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 19th district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Harry R. Sheppard |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Lagomarsino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chester Earl Holifield December 3, 1903 Mayfield, Kentucky |
| Died | February 6, 1995 (aged 91) Redlands, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Vernice Caneer (marriage 1922-1991)[1] |
| Children | 4 |
Chester Earl "Chet" Holifield (December 3, 1903 – February 6, 1995) was a businessman and politician, a United States representative from California's 19th congressional district. Holifield became known as "Mr. Atomic Energy" for his legislation promoting the development of nuclear power.[2]
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