William Jennings Bryan Dorn

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William Jennings Bryan Dorn

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth April 14, 1916
Date of Death Aug. 13, 2005 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

William Jennings Bryan Dorn was born in 1916 in South Carolina and began his political career early, serving in both the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1946. He spent nearly three decades in Congress, where he focused extensively on military and veterans affairs, including chairing the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Dorn's career also included a stint in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and a notable opposition to several civil rights acts and amendments. He received recognition for his political activities, including the "Statesman of the Republic" award from Liberty Lobby.

Political Ideas

William Jennings Bryan Dorn's political career reveals a complex ideological stance marked by a surprising blend of progressive and conservative elements. His military service and legislative focus on veterans' affairs contrast sharply with his staunch opposition to civil rights advancements. Dorn's signing of the Southern Manifesto and his votes against landmark civil rights legislation juxtapose with his support for African-American political figures like Harold Washington. This duality suggests a highly localized approach, balancing regional loyalties with broader national issues.

Campaigns
1974: South Carolina State Governor

Election History

South Carolina Gubernatorial Election, 1974

248,861 votes (47.00%)

Loss

Winner: James Edwards

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1972

82,579 votes (75.20%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1970

60,708 votes (75.20%)

Win
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1968

74,104 votes (66.10%)

Win
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1966

42,874 votes (57.80%)

Win
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1964

65,920 votes (99.90%)

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1962

34,545 votes (100.00%)

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1960

52,398 votes (100.00%)

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1958

9,528 votes (100.00%)

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1956

39,270 votes (92.90%)

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1954

30,790 votes (99.30%)

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1952

44,237 votes (93.80%)

Win
1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1950

Unopposed

Win
1946: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election results, 1946

99.90% of vote

Win