Ike Skelton
Ike Skelton
Isaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IVwas an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th congressional district from 1977 to 2011. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He was a member of the Democratic Party. On November 2, 2010, he lost his seat to Vicky Hartzler...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 December 1931
CountryUnited States of America
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