Anderson, John B(ayard)

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ANDERSON, John B(ayard)

ANDERSON, John B(ayard). American, b. 1922. Genres: Politics/Government. Career: Chairman, National Unity Party, Washington, D.C. Foreign Service Officer on staff of the U.S. High Commissioner to Germany, 1952-55; practiced law, Rockford, Illinois, 1955-60; State's Attorney, Winnebago County, Illinois, 1956-60; Member for the 16th district of Illinois (Republican), U.S. House of Representatives, 1969-79: Chairman, House Republican Conference, and Member, House Rules Committee, and Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. Independent Candidate for President of the U.S., 1980. Publications: Between Two Worlds: A Congressman's Choice, 1970; (ed.) Congress and Conscience, 1970; Vision and Betrayal in America, 1976; The American Economy We Need-And Won't Get from the Republicans or the Democrats, 1984; A Proper Institution, 1988. Address: 3917 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, U.S.A. Online address: bauco@aol.com

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