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| name = Dan Daniel | name = Dan Daniel
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| term = January 3, 1969 – January 23, 1988 | term = January 3, 1969 – January 23, 1988
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| term2 = January 13, 1960 – November 25, 1968 | term2 = January 13, 1960 – November 25, 1968
| predecessor2 = C. Stuart Wheatley | predecessor2 = C. Stuart Wheatley
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| term3 = 1956 – 1957 | term3 = 1956–1957
| predecessor3 = J. Addington Wagner | predecessor3 = J. Addington Wagner
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| birth_name = Wilbur Clarence Daniel | birth_name = Wilbur Clarence Daniel
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| children = Jimmie Daniel (son) | children = 1
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'''Dan Daniel''' (born '''Wilbur Clarence Daniel'''; May 12, 1914 &ndash; January 23, 1988) was a Member of the ] from ], serving ten terms from 1969 until his death from a heart attack in ] in 1988. '''Wilbur Clarence "Dan" Daniel''' (May 12, 1914 &ndash; January 23, 1988) was a Member of the ] from ], serving ten terms from 1969 until his death from a heart attack in ] in 1988.


He previously served as the National Commander of ] from 1956 to 1957. He previously served as the National Commander of ] from 1956 to 1957.


== Life == == Life ==
Born in ], ], Dan Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in ]. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, ], ]. Danville, on the ], was at the time a center for the tobacco and textile industries. The name of the school references the textile industry, and the town is known for the Dan River ], which was founded in 1883 and closed in 2006. Daniel was born in ] on May 12, 1914. He grew up on a tobacco farm in ]. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, ], ]. Danville, on the ], was at the time a center for the tobacco and textile industries. The name of the school references the textile industry, and the town is known for the Dan River ], which was founded in 1883 and closed in 2006.


=== Dan River Mills === === Dan River Mills ===
From 1939 to 1968, except for a period of service in the ] during ] era, he was associated with Dan River Mills (present day Dan River, Inc.), the textile industry that operated a mill on the ]. He advanced through the ranks of the textile business to become assistant to the chairman of the board at Dan River Mills. From 1939 to 1968, except for a period of service in the ] during ] era, he was associated with Dan River Mills (present day Dan River, Inc.), the textile industry that operated a mill on the ]. He advanced through the ranks of the textile business to become assistant to the chairman of the board at Dan River Mills.


=== American Legion === === American Legion ===
He was elected commander of The American Legion's Department of Virginia in 1951, and National Commander in 1956. He was elected commander of The American Legion's Department of Virginia in 1951, and National Commander in 1956.


=== Political career === === Political career ===
He was elected to the ] from 1959 to 1968, was President of the Virginia ] in 1968, and was a permanent member of the President's People-to-People Committee (now ]). He was elected to the ] from 1959 to 1968, was President of the Virginia ] in 1968, and was a permanent member of the President's People-to-People Committee (now ]).


He was elected as a ] to the ] and to nine succeeding congresses, serving from January 3, 1969 until his death from a heart attack in January 1988. He was a conservative Democrat, receiving a score of 89% from the American Conservative Union.<ref>http://ratings.conservative.org/people/D000038</ref> He was elected as a ] to the ] and to nine succeeding congresses, serving from January 3, 1969, until his death from a heart attack in January 1988. He was a conservative Democrat, receiving a score of 89% from the American Conservative Union.<ref>http://ratings.conservative.org/people/D000038 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


=== Death === === Death ===
He died at the ] in Charlottesville, on January 23, 1988.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/24/obituaries/dan-daniel-virginia-congressman-is-dead-at-73.html |title=Dan Daniel, Virginia Congressman, is Dead at 73 |newspaper=New York Times |date=January 24, 1988}}</ref> He was interred in Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. He died at the ] in Charlottesville, on January 23, 1988, from an ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/24/obituaries/dan-daniel-virginia-congressman-is-dead-at-73.html |title=Dan Daniel, Virginia Congressman, is Dead at 73 |newspaper=New York Times |date=January 24, 1988}}</ref> He was interred in Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia.


== Electoral history == == Electoral history ==
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== Further reading == == Further reading ==
*{{cite magazine|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=American Legion 39th National Convention: official program|url=https://archive.org/details/americanlegion3900amer|publisher=American Legion|date=1957|page=3|access-date=September 25, 2016}} *{{cite magazine|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|magazine=American Legion 39th National Convention: official program| title=Welcome to our 39th National Convention|url=https://archive.org/details/americanlegion3900amer|publisher=American Legion|date=1957|page=3|access-date=September 25, 2016}}
*{{cite magazine|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=American Legion Magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/americanlegionma614amer|volume=61|number=4|publisher=American Legion|date=October 1956|pages=30, 36, 39|access-date=September 25, 2016}} *{{cite magazine|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=The American Legion Magazine &#91;Volume 61, No. 4 (October 1956)&#93; |magazine=American Legion Magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/americanlegionma614amer|volume=61|number=4|publisher=American Legion|date=October 1956|pages=30, 36, 39|access-date=September 25, 2016}}


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American politician (1914–1988)
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Dan Daniel
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1969 – January 23, 1988
Preceded byWilliam M. Tuck
Succeeded byLewis F. Payne, Jr.
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Danville City
In office
January 13, 1960 – November 25, 1968
Preceded byC. Stuart Wheatley
Succeeded byCalvin W. Fowler
National Commander of
The American Legion
In office
1956–1957
Preceded byJ. Addington Wagner
Succeeded byJohn S. Gleason, Jr.
Personal details
BornWilbur Clarence Daniel
(1914-05-12)May 12, 1914
Chatham, Virginia
DiedJanuary 23, 1988(1988-01-23) (aged 73)
Charlottesville, Virginia
Resting placeHighland Burial Park
Danville, Virginia
36°37′58.9″N 79°23′22.9″W / 36.633028°N 79.389694°W / 36.633028; -79.389694
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Daisy Fines
​ ​(m. 1934⁠–⁠1939)​
Ruby McGregor
​ ​(m. 1939)​
Children1
EducationDan River Textile School
OccupationBusinessman
Awards French Order of Merit
Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, 1st Class
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Dan Daniel's voice Daniel commemorates the 40th anniversary of the G.I. Bill of Rights
Recorded June 21, 1984

Wilbur Clarence "Dan" Daniel (May 12, 1914 – January 23, 1988) was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, serving ten terms from 1969 until his death from a heart attack in Charlottesville in 1988.

He previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion from 1956 to 1957.

Life

Daniel was born in Chatham, Virginia on May 12, 1914. He grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia. Danville, on the Dan River, was at the time a center for the tobacco and textile industries. The name of the school references the textile industry, and the town is known for the Dan River textile mill, which was founded in 1883 and closed in 2006.

Dan River Mills

From 1939 to 1968, except for a period of service in the U.S. Navy during World War II era, he was associated with Dan River Mills (present day Dan River, Inc.), the textile industry that operated a mill on the Dan River. He advanced through the ranks of the textile business to become assistant to the chairman of the board at Dan River Mills.

American Legion

He was elected commander of The American Legion's Department of Virginia in 1951, and National Commander in 1956.

Political career

He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates from 1959 to 1968, was President of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in 1968, and was a permanent member of the President's People-to-People Committee (now People to People International).

He was elected as a Democrat to the 91st United States Congress and to nine succeeding congresses, serving from January 3, 1969, until his death from a heart attack in January 1988. He was a conservative Democrat, receiving a score of 89% from the American Conservative Union.

Death

He died at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, on January 23, 1988, from an aortic dissection. He was interred in Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia.

Electoral history

  • 1968; Daniel was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 54.59% of the vote, defeating Republican Weldon W. Tuck and Independent Ruth L. Harvey.
  • 1970; Daniel was re-elected with 73.03% of the vote, defeating Republican Allen T. St. Clair.
  • 1972; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1974; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1976; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1978; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1980; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1982; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1984; Daniel was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1986; Daniel was re-elected with 81.54% of the vote, defeating Independent J.F. Cole.

See also

References

  1. http://ratings.conservative.org/people/D000038
  2. "Dan Daniel, Virginia Congressman, is Dead at 73". New York Times. January 24, 1988.

Further reading

External links

Offices and distinctions
Non-profit organization positions
Preceded byJ. Addington Wagner National Commander of The American Legion
1956 – 1957 		Succeeded byJohn S. Gleason Jr.
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded byC. Stuart Wheatley Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from Danville
1960 – 1968 		Succeeded byCalvin W. Fowler
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byWilliam M. Tuck Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th congressional district
1969 – 1988 		Succeeded byLewis F. Payne, Jr.
National commanders of The American Legion
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