Alexander Pirnie
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Alexander Pirnie was an American
congressman
. He was born in Pulaski
, New York
, USA
. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Cornell University
in 1924 and 1926, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger
society. After serving in Europe
during World War II
, he represented New York in the House of Representatives
as a Republican
from 1959 to 1973. While serving in this capacity, Pirne drew the first capsule for the Vietnam draft lottery on December 1, 1969. He died in Canastota, New York.
United States
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congressman
Congressperson
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. He was born in Pulaski
Pulaski, New York
Pulaski is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,365 at the 2010 census.The Village of Pulaski is within the Town of Richland, and lies between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill region. The village is located on US Route 11 and is adjacent to...
, New York
New York
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, USA
United States
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. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
in 1924 and 1926, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger
Quill and Dagger
Quill and Dagger is a senior honor society at Cornell University. It is often recognized as one of the most prominent collegiate societies of its type, along with Skull and Bones of Yale University...
society. After serving in Europe
Europe
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during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he represented New York in the House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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as a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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from 1959 to 1973. While serving in this capacity, Pirne drew the first capsule for the Vietnam draft lottery on December 1, 1969. He died in Canastota, New York.