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Although an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1974 to the [[94th United States Congress|Ninety-fourth]] Congress, Cornwell was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[95th United States Congress|Ninety-fifth]] Congress, representing [[Indiana's 8th congressional district]]. He served from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979 and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1978. |
Although an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1974 to the [[94th United States Congress|Ninety-fourth]] Congress, Cornwell was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[95th United States Congress|Ninety-fifth]] Congress, representing [[Indiana's 8th congressional district]]. He served from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979 and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1978. |
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Since he left Congress, Cornwell has worked in governmental and international relations. He |
Since he left Congress, Cornwell has worked in governmental and international relations. He was a resident of [[Annapolis, Maryland]] at the time of his death. |
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Revision as of 02:40, 18 March 2013
David Lance Cornwell (June 14, 1945 - November 2, 2012) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana..[1]
Life and career
Born in Paoli, Indiana, Cornwell attended Paoli public schools, Culver Military Academy in Indiana and later Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts. In 1964, Cornwell graduated from Park High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. The same year, he attended Hillsdale College and then American College of Monaco in 1969. Cornwell enrolled in the Indiana University in 1974.
He also worked as secretary for the Board of Directors of Cornwell Co., Inc. in Paoli.
In the years 1966 to 1968, he served in the United States Army in Vietnam.
Although an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth Congress, Cornwell was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress, representing Indiana's 8th congressional district. He served from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1979 and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1978.
Since he left Congress, Cornwell has worked in governmental and international relations. He was a resident of Annapolis, Maryland at the time of his death.
References
- ^ "Former 8th District Congressman David Cornwell dies at Maryland home » Evansville Courier & Press". Courierpress.com. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
External links
- United States Congress. "David L. Cornwell (id: C000787)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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