George Washington Collins

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George Washington Collins

Born: 5-Mar-1925
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Died: 8-Dec-1972
Location of death: Chicago, IL [1]
Cause of death: Accident - Airplane
Remains: Buried, Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, IL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Illinois, 1970-72

Military service: US Army Corps of Engineers (WWII, South Pacific)

[1] United Airlines Flight 553, Midway Airport, Chicago, IL.

Wife: Cardiss Collins (US Congresswoman)

High School: Waller High School, Chicago, IL
University: Northwestern University (attended)

US Congressman, Illinois (3-Nov-1970 to 8-Dec-1972, his death)
Chicago City Council (1964-70)

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