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Javits, Jacob K. |
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Javits, Jacob K. (Koppel) (1904–86) U.S. senator; born in New York City. A liberal Republican, he served a district of New York City in the U.S. House of Representatives (1947–54), as New York state's attorney general (1954–57), and in the U.S. Senate (1957–81). Although initially a supporter of the Vietnam War, he introduced the legislation that became the War Powers Act, restricting the president's power to commit troops abroad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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