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Weston E. Vivian
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 |
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| Preceded by | George Meader |
| Succeeded by | Marvin L. Esch |
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| Born | October 25, 1924 Pushthrough, Dominion of Newfoundland (now Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) |
| Died | December 4, 2020 (aged 96) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Occupation | Engineer |
Weston "Wes" Edward Vivian was an American politician, engineer, and a veteran of World War II. He was born on October 25, 1924, and passed away on December 4, 2020. Wes Vivian served one term in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. government, from 1965 to 1967.
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Wes Vivian's Early Life and Education
Wes Vivian was born in a place called Pushthrough, which is now part of Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada. When he was young, in 1929, he moved to the United States with his family. They settled in Cranston, Rhode Island, where he went to school.
During World War II, Wes Vivian served in the United States Navy. He was both an enlisted person and an officer from 1943 to 1946. After his military service, he continued his education. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Union College in 1945. Later, he received a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1949. He then earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1959.
Wes Vivian's Career Before Congress
Before becoming a politician, Wes Vivian worked as a research engineer and lecturer at the University of Michigan from 1951 to 1959. He also became involved in local politics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He ran for the city council there from 1958 to 1959. From 1959 to 1960, he was the chairman of the Ann Arbor City Democratic Committee. He also worked as an electronics engineer and consultant for different companies.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
In 1964, Wes Vivian was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Michigan's 2nd congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party. He served one term, from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1967.
During his time in Congress, he was known as one of the "Michigan Five Fluke Freshmen." This was a group of new representatives from Michigan elected in an unusual election year. Wes Vivian tried to be re-elected in 1966 but was not successful. He was defeated by Marvin L. Esch, who was a state representative at the time.
Wes Vivian's Later Life and Passing
After his time in Congress, Wes Vivian continued his career in different fields. He became the vice president of Vicom Industries, Inc., located in Ann Arbor. He also returned to the University of Michigan as a lecturer at the Institute of Public Policy Studies. Later, he worked as a consultant, giving advice on telecommunications.
Wes Vivian was a member of the Unitarian faith. He was also a member of the NAACP, an important organization that works for civil rights. He passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in December 2020, at the age of 96.
