Phillip Burton

American politician (1926-1983) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 56

Phillip Burton was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from California from 1964 until his death in 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party and represented California's 5th congressional district.

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Phillip Burton shaking hands with Soviet Union General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev (right), with Speaker Carl Albert (middle) in 1975.

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