Phillip Burton, born on June 1, 1926 in Ohio, was a Democratic congressman who served for nearly twenty years as a United States Representative from California's fifth district. During his time in office, he was a major advocate for AIDS research and was instrumental in the creation of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California. His efforts helped to raise national awareness of the importance of AIDS research and to preserve the historical and ecological significance of the area.
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💰 Net worth: $3.5 million (2024)
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About
While serving for nearly twenty years as a United States Representative from California's fifth district, this Democratic congressman played a key role in raising national awareness of the importance of AIDS research and in establishing the historically and ecologically important Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California.
Before Fame
After attending the University of Southern California, he graduated from the Golden Gate College School of Law. During both World War II and the Korean War, he served in the United States Air Force.
Trivia
He played an important role in bringing about the demise of the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Family Life
After his death and following a special election, his wife Sala Burton filled his spot in the United States House of Representatives.
Associated With
As a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention, he supported the presidential campaign of fellow Democrat Robert F. Kennedy.