Lindsey Graham

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Lindsey Graham born?July 9, 1955
2. Where was Lindsey Graham born?Central, South Carolina
3. What is the senate committee leadership?Chairman, Senate Committee on the Judiciary (2019-2021)
4. What is the military decorations?Bronze Star Medal (awarded 2014)
5. Who is Lindsey Graham?Lindsey Graham is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina and a Republican. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a judge advocate.
6. How did Lindsey Graham start his political career?He began in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995, then moved to the U.S. House from 1995 to 2003. He became a U.S. Senator in 2002.

Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG): The legal arm of the U.S. military, responsible for legal advice, prosecution, and defense.
Neoconservative: A political ideology that advocates for assertive foreign policy and the promotion of democracy abroad.
Defense Hawk: A political figure who strongly supports military spending and an aggressive national defense.
Bipartisan Engagement: Cooperation and agreement between members of different political parties.