E. Ross Adair
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For the Irish cricketer, see Ross Adair.
Edwin Ross Adair (December 14, 1907 – May 5, 1983) was an American lawyer and World War II veteran who served ten terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1951 to 1971. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Ethiopia from 1971 to 1974.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district, Preceded by ...
E. Ross Adair | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Edward H. Kruse |
Succeeded by | J. Edward Roush |
United States Ambassador to Ethiopia | |
In office July 8, 1971 – February 12, 1974 | |
Preceded by | William O. Hall |
Succeeded by | Arthur W. Hummel Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-12-14)December 14, 1907 Albion, Indiana, US |
Died | May 5, 1983(1983-05-05) (aged 75) Fort Wayne, Indiana, US |
Resting place | Greenlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Hillsdale College, A.B. George Washington University Law School, J.D. |
Occupation | Attorney |
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