Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham is the current senior Senator from South Carolina. He is a member of the Republican Party, and serves alongside the state's junior senator, Jim DeMint. Graham served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his political career as a House Representative in 1995. Graham spoke on the final night of the 2008 Republican Convention, September 4, 2008.1
Fast Facts
- Full name: Lindsey Olin Graham
- Born: July 9, 1955 in Central, South Carolina
- Party: Republican
- Current senior Senator from South Carolina
- Assumed office: January 7, 2003
- Previous office: House representative for South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District
- Served in the U.S. Air Force
- Years active: 1982 - 1988
- Has been a reserve member of the Air Force since 1988
- Served in the Gulf War and Iraq War
- Is the only veteran of the Iraq War currently serving in the Senate
- Won second Senate term in 20082
- Defeated Democrat Bob Conley2
Military History
Graham was called into duty during the Gulf War and the Iraq War. He served in non-combat roles during both tours of duty. During the Gulf War, he provided legal services and instruction for personnel and their families.3 During the Iraq War, Graham served under the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps. He worked on detainee and rule-of-law issues.4
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