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Bob Packwood

politician

Born: American

Robert William Packwood is an American retired lawyer and politician from Oregon who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing the 6th district from 1963 to 1969 and as a member of the United States Senate from 1969 to 1995. He resigned from the U.S. Senate under threat of expulsion, in 1995 after allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and assault of women emerged. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Since the death of Fred R. Harris in November 2024, Packwood is the earliest-serving living U.S. senator, and is the last living former U.S. senator who assumed office in the 1960s. He is also the last living former U.S. senator who served during the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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American politician

Bob Packwood's Historical Timeline

  1. Bob Packwood is born

    Bob Packwood, American politician, known for american politician, was born on 1933-09-11.

  2. Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women

    Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women

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When was Bob Packwood born?
Bob Packwood was born on 1933-09-11 (American).
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American politician
What historical events involved Bob Packwood?
Bob Packwood was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Bob Packwood is born, Washington Post reports Oregon Senator Bob Packwood sexually harassed 10 women.

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