Joseph P. Vigorito
Joseph Phillip Vigorito (born November 10, 1918 in Niles , Ohio , † February 5, 2003 in Washington, DC ) was an American politician . Between 1965 and 1977 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Joseph Vigorito attended Strong Vincent High School in Erie until 1938 . During World War II , he served in the United States Army between 1942 and 1945 . He achieved the rank of first lieutenant and was awarded the Purple Heart . After the war he continued his education until 1947 at the University of Pennsylvania belonging Wharton School continued. He then studied at the University of Denver in Colorado until 1949 . Professionally, he was a sworn accountant. From 1949 to 1964 he was a member of the faculty of the Pennsylvania State University or the Pennsylvania State College affiliated with this university .
Politically, Vigorito became a member of the Democratic Party . In the 1964 congressional elections , he was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington in the 24th constituency of Pennsylvania, where he succeeded Republican James D. Weaver on January 3, 1965 . After five re-elections, he was able to complete six legislative terms in Congress by January 3, 1977 . These were shaped by the events of the Vietnam War , the civil rights movement and, in 1974, the Watergate affair .
In 1976 Joseph Vigorito was not re-elected. He was on the faculty of Georgetown University in 1977 and 1978 . In 1978 he applied unsuccessfully to return to Congress; after that he ceased to appear politically. He died on February 5, 2003 in the federal capital Washington and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Web links
- Joseph P. Vigorito in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Joseph P. Vigorito in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| James D. Weaver |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (24th constituency) January 3, 1965 - January 3, 1977 |
Marc L. Marks |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vigorito, Joseph P. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Vigorito, Joseph Phillip (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 10, 1918 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Niles , Ohio |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 5, 2003 |
| Place of death | Washington, DC |