Phillip Burton Politician

Phillip Burton (June 1, 1926 – April 10, 1983) was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of California State Senator and Congressman John L. Burton.

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Phillip Burton
Birth dateJune 01, 1926
Birth place
Ohio , Cincinnati
Date of deathApril 10, 1983
Place of death
California , San Francisco
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