Libonati, Roland V. (Roland Victor), 1900-1991

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Birth 1900-12-29
Death 1991-05-30

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Libonati was a lawyer who served as Illinois State Representative, 1931-1935, 1941-1943; State Senator, 1943-1957; and U.S. Representative (Seventh Dist. of Ill.) 1958-1965. He was known as an orator and played a role in the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

From the description of Roland V. Libonati papers, 1928-1964. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 713365919

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Subjects:

  • Bills, Legislative
  • Civil rights
  • Election districts
  • Italian Americans
  • Lawyers
  • Legislators
  • Medical care
  • Politicians
  • Social security

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Places:

  • Illinois--Chicago (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Near West Side (Chicago, Ill.) (as recorded)
  • Chicago (Ill.) (as recorded)