Lawrence Hogan

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Lawrence Joseph Hogan (September 30, 1928–) was a Republican U.S. Congressman who represented the 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1975. He later became county executive for Prince George's County, Maryland in 1978, serving until 1982.

Hogan was the only Republican on the House Judiciary Committee to vote for all three articles of impeachment against Richard Nixon when they were adopted in committee.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Hogan attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1947, J.D. from Georgetown in 1954, and was admitted to the Bar in the same year. He later was enrolled in graduate studies at San Francisco State College, 1956–1957, received a Master's degree from American University in 1965, and continued studies at the University of Maryland, 1966–1967.

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Preceded by
Hervey G. Machen
Representative of the Fifth Congressional District of Maryland
1969–1975
Succeeded by
Gladys Spellman
Preceded by
Winfield M. Kelly, Jr.
Prince George's County, Maryland Executive
1978–1982
Succeeded by
Parris N. Glendening