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Dick Richards and President Reagan Richard (Dick) Richards was born in Ogden, Utah. He was a powerful force in Republican politics from the late 1960's until the 1980's, and served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1981 to 1983. He served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1955, finishing his service as an officer with the 7th Cavalry Regiment. Before being drafted he had been active in politics, organizing the Junior Republican League while studying at Weber College in Ogden, Utah. He was also active in the politcal campaigns of Douglas Stringfellow and Dr. Aldous Dixon, organizing a bi-partisan youth group that helped Dr. Dixon win election to the US Congress. |
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