Background
Cleland, Joseph Maxwell was born on August 24, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. Son of Joseph Hugh and Juanita (Kesler) Cleland.
Cleland, Joseph Maxwell was born on August 24, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. Son of Joseph Hugh and Juanita (Kesler) Cleland.
Bachelor, Stetson U., Deland, Florida, 1964; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Stetson U., Deland, Florida, 1979; Master of Arts, Emory University, 1968; honorary degree, Emory University.
Member, Georgia Senate, Atlanta, 1971-1975; consultant, Committee on Veterans Affairs, United States Senate, Washington, 1975; professional staff member, Committee on Veterans Affairs, United States Senate, 1975-1977; administrator, VA, Washington, 1977-1981; secretary of state, State of Georgia, Atlanta, 1982-1995; United States senator member armed services committee, governmental affairs committee, small business committee.
Candidate United States Senate, Georgia, 1996. Captain United States Army, 1965-1968, Vietnam.
