John Buchanan Jr.

John Buchanan Jr. (1928-2018) was a Baptist minister who served Alabama's Sixth District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1964 to 1981. He was a moderate Republican who championed civil liberties and women's rights and promoted diversity throughout his career.

John Buchanan Jr., Alabama politician and civic figure
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John Buchanan Jr., Alabama politician and civic figure