Richard Richards (May 14, 1932 – January 30, 2015) was an American political activist who served as chairman of the
Republican National Committee from 1981 to 1983. He was active in the
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and politics from the late 1960s until the 1980s. He was born in
Ogden, Utah
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Richards served in the
United States Army from 1952 until 1955, finishing his service as an officer with the 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Before being drafted, Richards had been active in politics, organizing the
Junior Republican League while studying at
Weber State College
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in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from the
University of Utah Law School
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and was active in the political campaigns of
Douglas R. Stringfellow
Douglas R. Stringfellow (September 24, 1922 – October 19, 1966) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for one term, best known for lying about his war record, education and achievements.
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