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About A. Willis Robertson
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.
Everything about A. Willis Robertson →- Occupation
- politician, lawyer
- Position held
- United States representative, member of the State Senate of Virginia, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, Commonwealth's Attorney
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 27, 1887
- Died
- November 1, 1971