Paul Coverdell
American politician (1939–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Douglas Coverdell (January 20, 1939 – July 18, 2000) was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Georgia from 1993 until his death in 2000. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the director of the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991 under President George H. W. Bush.
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Paul Coverdell | |
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United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office January 3, 1993 – July 18, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Wyche Fowler |
Succeeded by | Zell Miller |
11th Director of the Peace Corps | |
In office May 2, 1989 – September 4, 1991 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Loret Miller Ruppe |
Succeeded by | Elaine Chao |
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 40th district | |
In office January 8, 1973 – May 2, 1989 | |
Preceded by | E. Earl Patton |
Succeeded by | Michael J. Egan |
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 56th district | |
In office January 11, 1971 – January 8, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Jack Hardy |
Succeeded by | Tom Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Douglas Coverdell (1939-01-20)January 20, 1939 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | July 18, 2000(2000-07-18) (aged 61) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Nancy Nally Coverdell
(m. 1967) |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1964 |
Rank | Captain |
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