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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Politician
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:National_Republican_Senatorial_Committee
gptkb:Republican_National_Committee
gptkb:American_Bar_Association
gptkb:Michigan_Bar_Association
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1923-07-15
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
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gptkbp:children
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3
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gptkbp:committee
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gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Rules_and_Administration
gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Armed_Services
gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Commerce
gptkb:Senate_Committee_on_Government_Operations
1957-01-03
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gptkbp:deathDate
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2015-09-16
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gptkbp:district
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gptkb:Michigan's_1st_congressional_district
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Michigan
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Robert P. Griffin
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gptkbp:legacy
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Engaged in community service.
Advocate for civil rights legislation.
Supported environmental protection initiatives.
Participated in international relations discussions.
Advocated for small business support.
Contributed to education reform.
Influenced transportation policy.
Promoted healthcare access.
Worked on veterans' affairs.
Promoted_economic_development_in_Michigan.
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gptkbp:legislation
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1961-01-03
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gptkbp:militaryService
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gptkb:U.S._Army
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gptkbp:notableWork
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Griffin Amendment
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gptkbp:occupation
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Attorney
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gptkbp:office
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U.S._Senator
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gptkbp:politicalParty
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gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:politicalRole
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1956
1973
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Patrick_V._McNamara
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:Christianity
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Bloomfield_Township,_Michigan
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gptkbp:serviceYears
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1943-1946
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gptkbp:spouse
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Marjorie_Griffin
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Donald_W._Riegle_Jr.
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gptkbp:termEnd
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1973-01-03
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gptkbp:termStart
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1966-01-03
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