Background
Dodd, Christopher J. was born on May 27, 1944 in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Grace (Murphy) Dodd.
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Christopher J. Dodd
Christopher J. Dodd, American Senator. Bar: Connecticut 1973. Recipient Hubert H. Humphrey Public Svc. award, Outstanding United States Senator award, Nathan Davis award American Medical Association, Head Start Senator of Decade award. Served with Army of the United States, 1969-1975.
Education
Bachelor of Arts English Literature, Providence College, 1966;
Juris Doctor, U. Louisville, 1972.
Career
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Dominican Republic, 1966-1968;
attorney, Suisman, Shapiro, Wool & Brennan, New London, Connecticut, 1973-1974;
member, 94th-96th Congresses from 2d Connecticut District, 1975-1980;
senior from Connecticut, United States Senate, Washington, since 1980;
member foreign relations, banking, housing & urban affairs committees, rules committee, United States Senate, Washington, since 1981;
member subcommittee education, arts & humanities, founder & co-chairman Senate Children's Caucus, United States Senate, Washington, since 1983;
ranking member Western Hemisphere subcommittee, United States Senate, Washington
member subcommittee children & families, labor committee, randing member subcommittee securities, banking committee, United States Senate, Washington. Chairman Democratic National Committee. Member Whitewater committee.
Achievements
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Christopher J. Dodd has been listed as a noteworthy Senator by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Served with Army of the United States, 1969-1975.
Connections
- Father:
- Thomas J. Dodd
- Mother:
- Grace (Murphy) Dodd
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Born
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Hubert H. Humphrey Public Svc. award, Outstanding United States Senator award, Nathan Davis award American Medical Association, Head Start Senator of Decade award.Recipient Hubert H. Humphrey Public Svc. award, Outstanding United States Senator award, Nathan Davis award American Medical Association, Head Start Senator of Decade award.