Specter, Arlen (deceased)

US Senator from Pennsylvania
Full name (Latin characters)Specter, Arlen
Family/Last name(s)Specter
Given/First name Arlen
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Websitehttps://littlesis.org/entities/13607-Arlen_Specter
DOB1930-02-12
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ID Group Name (Parent Org) Role
Warren Commission Assistant Counsel

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