Clarence M. Pendleton Jr.
American educator and politician (1930-1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clarence McClane Pendleton Jr. (November 10, 1930 – June 5, 1988) was the politically conservative African American chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, a position that he held from 1981 until his death during the administration of U.S. President Ronald W. Reagan.
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Clarence McClane Pendleton Jr. | |
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Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rights | |
In office November 16, 1981 – June 5, 1988 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Arthur Sherwood Flemming |
Succeeded by | William B. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-11-10)November 10, 1930 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | June 5, 1988(1988-06-05) (aged 57) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 1980) Republican (1980–1988) |
Spouse | Magrit Pendleton |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Pendleton Sr. |
Alma mater | Dunbar High School Howard University |
Occupation | Educator; Government official |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954–1957 |
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