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Jack Brinkley
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district |
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Bo Callaway |
| Succeeded by | Richard Ray |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1966 |
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| Born | December 22, 1930 Faceville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 2019 (aged 88) Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1951-1955 |
Jack Thomas Brinkley (December 22, 1930 – January 23, 2019) was an American politician, teacher, and lawyer. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 3rd district of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Education
Jack Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. He finished his studies at Young Harris College in 1949. After college, he worked as a school teacher for several years.
Military Service
From 1951 to 1956, Brinkley served in the United States Air Force. He was a pilot during his time in the military.
Becoming a Lawyer
After his military service, Brinkley went to law school. He studied at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens. He earned his law degree in 1959. After that, he became a lawyer in Columbus, Georgia.
Political Career
Jack Brinkley had a long career in politics. He served in both state and national government.
Georgia House of Representatives
His political journey began in the Georgia House of Representatives. He served one term there, from 1965 to 1966.
U.S. House of Representatives
Brinkley then moved on to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected for eight terms in a row. His time in Congress started in 1967 and ended in 1983. He decided not to run for re-election in 1983.
Later Life and Passing
After leaving Congress, Jack Brinkley moved to Columbus, Georgia. He passed away on January 23, 2019. He was 88 years old.
