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Harry Thomas Sr.

1922–1999

United States

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Harry Thomas Sr. (February 3, 1922 – August 7, 1999) was a Democratic politician in Washington, D.C. He was elected to represent Ward 5 on the Council of the District of Columbia in 1986 and served three full terms until his defeat in the 1998 Democratic primary to Vincent Orange.

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