Richard T. Hanna
Richard Hanna | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 34th district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Mark W. Hannaford |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district | |
| In office June 28, 1956 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | LeRoy Lyon |
| Succeeded by | Victor Veysey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Thomas Hanna June 9, 1914 Kemmerer, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 2001 (aged 87) Tryon, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris Jenks |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Pasadena City College University of California, Los Angeles (BA, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard Thomas Hanna (June 9, 1914 – June 9, 2001) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a U.S. representative from California from 1963 to 1974.
He became involved in a scandal dubbed Koreagate by accepting bribes from a businessman working for the South Korean government. He was found guilty, resigned his seat, and served one year in prison.