Portrait of Arlen Specter
LEGAL · PA · 1966-1974

Arlen Specter

District Attorney · Philadelphia · Republican · Pennsylvania
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Later 5-term U.S. Senator PA; Warren Commission staff (single-bullet theory)

Background

Arlen Specter served as District Attorney · Philadelphia of Philadelphia of Pennsylvania from 1966–1974 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after James Crumlish; succeeded by F. Emmett Fitzpatrick. Note: Later 5-term U.S. Senator PA; Warren Commission staff (single-bullet theory). Same-year political environment (1966): Governor William Scranton.

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