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David R. Bowen
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 2nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas G. Abernethy (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Webb Franklin |
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David Reece Bowen
October 21, 1932 Houston, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Harvard University University of Oxford |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1957–58 |
| Rank | private first class |
David Reece Bowen was born on October 21, 1932. He is an American who used to be a politician and a teacher. Mr. Bowen served as a U.S. Representative for Mississippi. He was elected five times in a row, from 1973 to 1983.
About David Bowen
David Bowen was born in Houston, Mississippi. He finished Cleveland High School in 1950. He then went to the University of Missouri for two years. Later, he graduated from Harvard University in 1954.
Serving His Country
After getting a special degree from the University of Oxford in England in 1956, David Bowen joined the United States Army. He served as a private first class from 1957 to 1958.
His Early Jobs
After his time in the Army, Mr. Bowen became a professor. He taught political science and history at Mississippi College from 1958 to 1959. Then, he taught at Millsaps College from 1959 to 1964.
He also worked for the U.S. government. From 1966 to 1967, he was with the Office of Economic Opportunity. He then worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 1967 to 1968. From 1968 to 1972, he helped coordinate programs between the state of Mississippi and the federal government.
Time in Congress
In 1972, David Bowen was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives. A U.S. Representative is someone who helps make laws for the country. They represent the people from their home state.
He served five terms in Congress. This means he was elected five times in a row. His time in Congress lasted from January 3, 1973, to January 3, 1983. He decided not to run for reelection in 1982.
What He Did Next
After leaving Congress, Mr. Bowen continued to teach. He was a visiting lecturer at Mississippi State University. He taught there from 1985 to 1987.
