Jim Weaver | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | John Dellenback |
Succeeded by | Peter DeFazio |
Personal details | |
Born | James Howard Weaver August 8, 1927 Brookings, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 2020 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
Military service | |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
James Howard Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran who served as a Democrat in the United States Congress, representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1975 to 1987.[1]
He was known as an advocate for environmental protections, especially those relating to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest region.[2]