1. Robert Homer Mollohan was an American politician who served member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1957 and again from 1969 to 1983.
11 Facts About Bob Mollohan
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Bob Mollohan attended Glenville State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
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In 1939, the city reassigned Bob Mollohan's duties, making him the local director of the Works Progress Administration.
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For eight years, beginning in 1941, Bob Mollohan was director of the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown.
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Bob Mollohan left this position in 1949 to become a clerk for the United States Senate.
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Bob Mollohan was elected to the US House of Representatives for West Virginia's 1st congressional district in 1953.
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Bob Mollohan lost the general election to state house minority leader Cecil Underwood.
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In 1958, Mollohan decided to run for his old seat, which was then held by Arch A Moore Jr.
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Bob Mollohan temporarily retired from politics and established an insurance agency.
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In 1968, Bob Mollohan again sought his old congressional seat after Moore decided to run for governor.
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Bob Mollohan retired from the House in 1983 and was succeeded by his son, Alan, who held the seat until 2011.