Fred Richmond
Encyclopedia
Frederick William Richmond (born November 15, 1923) is a former Democratic
member of the United States House of Representatives
from New York
.
from 1943 until 1945. Richmond graduated from Boston University
in 1945. He served as deputy finance chairman of the Democratic National Committee
from 1958 until 1960. Richmond was a delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention
. He was a member of the New York City Council
from 1973 until 1974. Richmond was elected to Congress in 1974 and represented New York's 14th congressional district
from January 3, 1975, until August 25, 1982.
From the 1950s to the 1980s he built a conglomerate, incorporated in 1960 as Walco National, buying up and usually improving the operations of a diverse group of smaller operating companies. Richmond was also accused of involvement in greenmail, the purchase of strategic blocks of shares for resale back to a target for a profit.
Richmond was one of the wealthiest members of Congress, and he engaged in a wide array of civic and charitable activities in New York. In college, he supported himself by playing the piano
and forming the Freddie Richmond Swing Band.
He is currently a resident of New York City
.
Democratic Party (United States)
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member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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from New York
New York
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Biography
Richmond was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He served in the United States NavyUnited States Navy
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from 1943 until 1945. Richmond graduated from Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
in 1945. He served as deputy finance chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support...
from 1958 until 1960. Richmond was a delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention
1964 Democratic National Convention
The 1964 Democratic National Convention was the 1964 presidential nominating convention of the Democratic Party. It took place at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey from August 24 to 27, 1964. Incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson -- who had been Vice President under...
. He was a member of the New York City Council
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
from 1973 until 1974. Richmond was elected to Congress in 1974 and represented New York's 14th congressional district
New York's 14th congressional district
New York's 14th Congressional District is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives located in New York City. It includes most of the East Side of Manhattan, all of Roosevelt Island and the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, and Sunnyside in Queens...
from January 3, 1975, until August 25, 1982.
From the 1950s to the 1980s he built a conglomerate, incorporated in 1960 as Walco National, buying up and usually improving the operations of a diverse group of smaller operating companies. Richmond was also accused of involvement in greenmail, the purchase of strategic blocks of shares for resale back to a target for a profit.
Richmond was one of the wealthiest members of Congress, and he engaged in a wide array of civic and charitable activities in New York. In college, he supported himself by playing the piano
Piano
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and forming the Freddie Richmond Swing Band.
He is currently a resident of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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External links
Retrieved on 2009-05-19.- "What's Really Wrong with Fred Richmond?", Jim Sleeper, Village Voice, March 30, 1982.