Andrews, Ike Franklin, 1925-

2 September 1925 Ike Franklin Andrews born in Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of Archie F. and Ina (Dunlap) Andrews

1943-1945 Served in the United States Army as a field artillery forward observer in the European theatre during World War II. Awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart in 1944

1950 Received B.S. degree in Commerce from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

1952 Received LL.B. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

1952-1972 Partner in law firm of Andrews and Stone in Siler City, North Carolina

1959-1961 Served in the North Carolina Senate

1961-1963, Served in the North Carolina House of

1967-1973 Representatives. From 1971 to 1973, Andrews was the majority leader and Speaker pro tempore

1973-1984 Served six consecutive terms as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District. Served on Committee on Education and Labor; Subcommittee on Human Resources and served as Chairman, 1977-1984; Sub committee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education; Subcommittee on Post-Secondary Education; Select Committee on Aging; and Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care

1985- Partner in the law firm of Jordan, Price, Wall, Gray, and Jones

From the guide to the Ike Franklin Andrews Papers, ., 1969-1984, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)