What Is Max Cleland Known For Triple Amputee Former Senator Dies At 79
One of the first Vietnam War veterans to enter politics, Cleland was well known for his influential role in Georgia politics and his rise to one of the top positions in the Carter administration. “U.S. Senator Max Cleland sacrificed for and served Georgia and our nation with true integrity,” voting rights advocate and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Tuesday. “He defended democracy, spoke up for veterans and embodied a quiet dignity that lifted all who knew him....