Wadie P. Deddeh

Wadie Deddeh
Member of the California House of Representatives
In office
1967–1983
Member of the California State Senate
In office
1983–1993
Personal details
Born (1920-09-06) September 6, 1920
Baghdad, Iraq
Political party Democratic
Residence Chula Vista, California
Occupation Political Science Professor

Wadie P. Deddeh (born September 6, 1920) is an American politician in the state of California. He served in the California House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983, and in the California State Senate from 1983 to 1993.[1] He is the first Iraqi-American elected official in the United States.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt6n39r0xg/
  2. ↑ http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/xtf/view?docId=wadie-p-deddeh-california-legislator-cr.xml
  3. ↑ http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/5751
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