Early life and education
Funderburk was born at Langley Field inCareer
Prior to entering politics, Funderburk worked as a professor of history. He initially taught at Wingate University and then later at the University of South Carolina, Hardin–Simmons University, and Campbell University. He was a Fulbright Scholar who later received Romania's highest award to a foreigner. The University of Bucharest and Campbell University gave him honorary doctorates.Ambassador
In 1981, Funderburk was chosen as the U.S. Ambassador to theSenate campaign
In 1986, Funderburk ran for the U.S. Senate, but was defeated in the Republican primary by incumbent Jim Broyhill.Congress
After the Senate race, Funderburk became a professional lecturer and writer. In 1994, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives and was elected as a Republican to the 104th Congress, coming in as a part of what became known as the Republican Revolution. Funderburk was the first Republican to represent his district since 1901. Funderburk was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 105th Congress. His defeat was largely blamed on a car accident in which he was involved. Witnesses claimed that he was driving but then switched seats with his wife.Lobbyist
After leaving Congress, Funderburk joined the law firm Kirkpatrick and Lockhart, where he worked as a lobbyist.Books
* ''If the Blind Lead the Blind: The Scandal Regarding the Mis-teachings of Communism in American Universities'' Erwin, N.C.: Carolina Arts and Publishing House, 1978. * ''British Policy Toward Romania, 1938–1940'' N.p., 1983. * ''Pinstripes and Reds: An American Ambassador Caught Between the State Department & the Romanian Communists, 1981–1985'' Washington, D.C.: Selous Foundation Press, 1987.References
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