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L. Douglas Wilder

L. Douglas WilderAKA Lawrence Douglas Wilder

Born: 17-Jan-1931
Birthplace: Richmond, VA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of Virginia, 1990-94

Military service: US Army (Korea)

The first black elected Governor in U.S. history.

Wife: Eunice (div. 1978, three children)

    High School: Armstrong High School, Richmond, VA
    University: BS Chemistry, Virginia Union University (1951)
    Law School: Howard University Law School

    Mayor of Richmond, VA (2005-)
    Governor of Virginia (1990-94)
    Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (1986-90)
    Virginia State Senate (1969)
    Freemasonry
    George McGovern for President, 1972
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
    Bronze Star
    Spingarn Medal 1990


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