James P. Richards

James Prioleau Richards
Richards in 1956
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1957
Preceded byWilliam F. Stevenson
Succeeded byRobert W. Hemphill
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
In office
January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953
Preceded byJohn Kee
Succeeded byRobert B. Chiperfield
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1957
Preceded byRobert B. Chiperfield
Succeeded byThomas S. Gordon
Personal details
Born(1894-08-31)August 31, 1894
DiedFebruary 21, 1979(1979-02-21) (aged 84)
PartyDemocratic
Alma materClemson College
University of South Carolina
Occupationlawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1917 – 1919
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit118th Regiment, 30th Division
Battles/warsFirst World War
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James Prioleau "Dick" Richards (August 31, 1894 – February 21, 1979) was a lawyer, judge, and Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower.