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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, born on October 21, 1932, is an American who used to be a politician and a teacher. He served for ten years as a U.S. Representative for Mississippi, from 1973 to 1983. A U.S. Representative is someone elected by people in a certain area to speak for them in the United States Congress.
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Who is David Bowen?
David Bowen was born in Houston, Mississippi. He finished high school in Cleveland, Mississippi, in 1950. After high school, he went to the University of Missouri for two years. He then graduated from Harvard University in 1954.
David Bowen's Military Service
After getting another 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.
David Bowen's Early Career
Before becoming a politician, David Bowen worked as a teacher. He was an assistant professor of political science and history at Mississippi College from 1958 to 1959. He also taught at Millsaps College from 1959 to 1964.
Later, he worked for the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity from 1966 to 1967. He also worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 1967 to 1968. From 1968 to 1972, he helped organize federal and state programs for the State of Mississippi.
David Bowen in Congress
David Bowen was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served five terms, which means he was elected five times in a row. His time in Congress was from January 3, 1973, to January 3, 1983. He decided not to run for reelection in 1982.
What Did David Bowen Do After Congress?
After leaving Congress, David Bowen continued his work in education. He was a visiting lecturer at Mississippi State University from 1985 to 1987.
