William Leonard Hungate served as a Representative from Missouri in the United States Congress from 1963 to 1977. A member of the Democratic Party, William Leonard Hungate contributed to the legislative process during 7 terms in office.
William Leonard Hungate’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Leonard Hungate participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
William Leonard Hungate (December 14, 1922 – June 22, 2007) was a United States representative from Missouri from November 3, 1964 (special election upon the death of Congressman Clarence Cannon), to January 3, 1977, representing the Ninth Congressional District. Following his retirement from the United States House of Representatives, Hungate was appointed to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, where he served until his retirement in 1992. He is also the father of musician David Hungate.
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