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American politician

D. French Slaughter Jr.

In office
January 3, 1985 – November 5, 1991 Preceded by J. Kenneth Robinson Succeeded by George Allen In office
January 8, 1958 – January 11, 1978 Preceded by Norman C. Bailey Succeeded by George P. Beard Jr. Constituency Madison, Culpeper, and Orange (1958–1962)
45th district (1962–1964)
44th district (1964–1972)
25th district (1972–1978) Born

Daniel French Slaughter Jr.

(1925-05-20)May 20, 1925
Culpeper, Virginia, U.S. Died October 2, 1998(1998-10-02) (aged 73)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. Political party Republican (1984–1998)
Independent (1974–1984)
Democratic (before 1974) Alma mater University of Virginia (BA, LLB) Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Army Years of service 1943–1947 Battles/wars World War II

Daniel French Slaughter Jr. (May 20, 1925 – October 2, 1998) was an American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1985, until his resignation on November 5, 1991.

Early life and education[edit]

Daniel Slaughter Jr. was born in Culpeper, Virginia, and attended public schools in Culpeper County. He attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated in 1953 with a B.A. and LL.B. from the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Raven Society and of St. Anthony Hall.

Slaughter served in the United States Army in combat infantry from 1943 to 1947 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Culpeper.

He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1958 to 1978, serving as a Democrat until 1974, when he became an independent. In the early 1960s, he supported "massive resistance" to court-ordered school integration. He was a member of the board of visitors of the University of Virginia from 1978 to 1982, where he also served as rector from 1980 to 1982. From 1981 to 1984 he served as aide to John Otho Marsh Jr., the Secretary of the Army.

Congressional career[edit]

Slaughter was elected from the 7th congressional district of Virginia in 1984 as a Republican. He was reelected three more times. However, he resigned on November 5, 1991, due to a series of strokes. He died in Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 2, 1998.

1984; Slaughter was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 56.5% of the vote, defeating Democrat Lewis M. Costello and Independent R.E. Frazier.
1986; Slaughter was re-elected unopposed.
1988; Slaughter was re-elected unopposed.
1990; Slaughter was re-elected with 58.19% of the vote, defeating Democrat David M. Smith.

United States Congress. "D. French Slaughter Jr. (id: S000479)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Virginia House of Delegates bio for D. Slaughter
Washington Post's obituary for Slaughter
Appearances on C-SPAN

Virginia House of Delegates Preceded by

Norman C. Bailey

Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
for Madison, Culpeper, and Orange
January 8, 1958–January 10, 1962 Succeeded by

None (districts numbered)

Preceded by

None (district created)

Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 45th district
January 10, 1962–January 8, 1964 Succeeded by

C. William Cleaton

Preceded by Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 44th district
January 8, 1964–January 12, 1972 Succeeded by Thomas R. Glass Preceded by Calvin W. Fowler Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 25th district
January 12, 1972–January 11, 1978 Succeeded by

George P. Beard Jr.

U.S. House of Representatives Preceded by J. Kenneth Robinson Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 7th congressional district
January 3, 1985–November 5, 1991 Succeeded by George Allen

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