Donald D. Clancy

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Donald D. Clancy (born July 24, 1921) is a Republican former member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Ohio from 1961 until 1977.

[edit] Early life and education

Clancy was born in Cincinnati, in Ohio's Hamilton County. He graduated from Elder High School, attended Xavier University, and completed his studies at Cincinnati Law School in 1948.

[edit] Career

In 1948, Clancy was admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of law in Cincinnati. He served on the city council from 1952 until 1960; from 1958 until 1960 he was the mayor as well as the chairman of the Cincinnati Planning Commission.

Beginning with the Eighty-seventh Congress, Clancy was elected to congressional office for eight consecutive terms. When he lost his bid for reelection in 1976, he resumed the practice of law in Cincinnati, where he continues to reside.

[edit] Source

  • Biographical Directory of the United States Congress [1]


Preceded by:
Charles Phelps Taft II
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio
1957-1960
Succeeded by:
Walton H. Bachrach
Preceded by:
William E. Hess
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd District
1961 - 1977
Succeeded by:
Tom Luken