Lindsey Graham
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Lindsey Graham was born on July 9, 1955, in Central[1] and is a United States citizen. He is a politician, air force officer, and lawyer[2] who adheres to the Southern Baptist Convention[3]. His father was F.J. Graham. He was educated at D. W. Daniel High School, the University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Graham has received several awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class), and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994[11][12] and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, with terms covering 1995–2003, 1999–2001, and 2001–2003[11][12].
Key Facts
- Father: F.J. Graham[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Position held: United States senator[10]
- Award received: Meritorious Service Medal[11], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class[12], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[13], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[14], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], Bronze Star Medal[16], Air Force Commendation Medal[17]
- Religion or worldview: Southern Baptist Convention[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[20]
- Military branch: Air Force Reserve Command[21]
- Commons category: Lindsey Graham[22]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[23]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[24], Juris Doctor[25]
- Residence: Seneca[26]
- Participated in conflict: Gulf War[27], Iraq War[28], War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[29]
- Family name: Graham[30]
- Given name: Lindsey[31], Olin[32]
- Significant event: Lindsey Graham presidential campaign, 2016[33]
- Official website: http://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/[34], http://www.lindseygraham.com[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lindsey Graham[36]
- Commons gallery: Lindsey Graham[37]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[38]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[39]
- Political ideology: Trumpism[40]
- Phone number: +1-202-224-5972[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
Why It Matters
Lindsey Graham has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Lindsey Graham born?
Lindsey Graham was born in Central[2].
Who were Lindsey Graham's parents?
Lindsey Graham's father was F.J. Graham[7].
What did Lindsey Graham do for work?
Lindsey Graham worked as a politician[3], air force officer[4], and lawyer[5].
What awards did Lindsey Graham receive?
Honors received include Meritorious Service Medal[11], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 3rd class[12], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[13], and Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[14].