Richard (Dick) Richards
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Richard Richards was born in Ogden, Utah
. He was active in the Republican party
and politics from the late 1960s until the 1980s, and served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee
from 1981 to 1983.
He served in the United States Army
from 1952 until 1955, finishing his service as an officer with the 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Before being drafted he had been active in politics, organizing the Junior Republican League while studying at Weber State College
in Ogden, Utah. He was also active in the political campaigns of Douglas R. Stringfellow
and Dr. Aldous Dixon, organizing a bi-partisan youth group that helped Dr. Dixon win election to the United States Congress
. He now resides near Ogden, Utah with his wife.
The Richard Richards Institute of Weber State University is named in honor of him.
Ogden, Utah
Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. Ogden serves as the county seat of Weber County. The population was 82,825 according to the 2010 Census. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a...
. He was active in the Republican party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
and politics from the late 1960s until the 1980s, and served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
from 1981 to 1983.
He served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1952 until 1955, finishing his service as an officer with the 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Before being drafted he had been active in politics, organizing the Junior Republican League while studying at Weber State College
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA. It was founded in 1889 and is a coeducational, publicly supported university offering professional, liberal arts and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees...
in Ogden, Utah. He was also active in the political campaigns of Douglas R. Stringfellow
Douglas R. Stringfellow
Douglas R. Stringfellow was a one-term congressman in the United States House of Representatives and is remembered as a fraud.- Biographical background :...
and Dr. Aldous Dixon, organizing a bi-partisan youth group that helped Dr. Dixon win election to the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
. He now resides near Ogden, Utah with his wife.
The Richard Richards Institute of Weber State University is named in honor of him.