US Congressman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served Indiana's 11th Congressional District (1965 to 1973 and 1975 to 1983) and 10th Congressional District (1983 to 1997) in the United States House of Representatives. The son of former Indiana Congressman Andrew Jacobs, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and upon his return home, he attained his law degree from Indiana University. He practiced law privately, prior to launching his career in the political arena as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives. During his tenure in Congress, he opposed President Lydon B. Johnson's position on the Vietnam War, however Jacobs was a strong advocate for the administration's stance regarding Civil Rights laws including the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Additionally, he served on the House Ways and Means Committee.
US Congressman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served Indiana's 11th Congressional District (1965 to 1973 and 1975 to 1983) and 10th Congressional District (1983 to 1997) in the United States House of Representatives. The son of former Indiana Congressman Andrew Jacobs, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and upon his return home, he attained his law degree from Indiana University. He practiced law privately, prior to launching his career in the political arena as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives. During his tenure in Congress, he opposed President Lydon B. Johnson's position on the Vietnam War, however Jacobs was a strong advocate for the administration's stance regarding Civil Rights laws including the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Additionally, he served on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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