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Slade Gorton

Slade GortonAKA Thomas Slade Gorton

Born: 8-Jan-1928
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician, Attorney
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Senator from Washington, 1981-2001

Military service: US Army (1945-46); USAF (1953-56); USAF Reserve (1956-80)

Selected as member of the 9-11 Commission.

Father: Thomas Slade
Mother: Ruth Israel Gorton
Wife: Sally Jean Clark (m. 28-Jun-1958, one son, two daughters)
Son: Tod
Daughter: Sara Jane
Daughter: Rebecca Lynn

    University: BA, Dartmouth College (1950)
    Law School: LLB, Columbia Law School (1953)
    Teacher: University of Puget Sound (1977)

    9-11 Commission
    US Senator, Washington (1989-2001)
    US Senator, Washington (1981-87)
    Attorney General of Washington (1969-81)
    Washington State House of Representatives (1959-69)
    American Bar Association
    Discovery Institute Board of Directors
    John McCain 2008
    Markle Foundation Task Force on National Security in the Information Age
    National Constitution Center Board of Trustees
    National Space Society Board of Governors
    Partnership for a Secure America Advisory Board
    Santorum 2006
    Terror Free Tomorrow Advisory Board
    Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service



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