Absalom Willis Robertson
American politician
Born on: May 27, 1887Died on: November 1, 1971
Aged: 84 years 158 days (1013 months)
Nationality: American
Birth Sign: Gemini
Absalom Willis Robertson was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years. A member of the Democratic Party and an ally of the Byrd Organization led by fellow U.S.
Senator Harry F. Byrd, Robertson represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1946) and the U.S. Senate (1946–1966), and had earlier served in the Virginia General Assembly.
A member of the conservative coalition during his congressional career, Robertson was a vocal opponent of civil rights. Robertson was also the father of televangelist and political commentator Pat Robertson.
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