Prior to entering politics, Funderburk worked as a professor of history. He initially taught at Wingate University and then later at the University of South Carolina, Hardin–Simmons University, and Campbell University. He was a Fulbright Scholar who later received Romania's highest award to a foreigner. The University of Bucharest and Campbell University gave him honorary doctorates.
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In 1981, Funderburk was chosen as the U.S. Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Romania, and served until 1985. In Pinstripes and Reds, a book published in 1987, he described the process by which he was nominated and confirmed to be ambassador, as well as aspects of life in Romania during the administration of Nicolae Ceaușescu.
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In 1986, Funderburk ran for the U.S. Senate, but was defeated in the Republican primary by incumbent Jim Broyhill.
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After the Senate race, Funderburk became a professional lecturer and writer. In 1994, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives and was elected as a Republican to the 104th Congress, coming in as a part of what became known as the Republican Revolution. Funderburk was the first Republican to represent his district since 1901.[citation needed]
Funderburk was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 105th Congress. His defeat was largely blamed on a car accident in which he was involved. Witnesses claimed that he was driving but then switched seats with his wife.[1][2]
After leaving Congress, Funderburk joined the law firm Kirkpatrick and Lockhart, where he worked as a lobbyist.
Booksedit
If the Blind Lead the Blind: The Scandal Regarding the Mis-teachings of Communism in American Universities Erwin, N.C.: Carolina Arts and Publishing House, 1978.
British Policy Toward Romania, 1938–1940 N.p., 1983.
Pinstripes and Reds: An American Ambassador Caught Between the State Department & the Romanian Communists, 1981–1985 Washington, D.C.: Selous Foundation Press, 1987. ISBN0-944273-01-7
Referencesedit
^"Star-News - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved Mar 20, 2021.
^Grann, David (Sep 28, 1998). "The Selling of the Scandal". The New Republic. Retrieved Mar 20, 2021.
david, funderburk, david, britton, funderburk, born, april, 1944, american, politician, diplomat, served, ambassador, united, states, romania, from, 1981, 1985, later, served, republican, member, house, representatives, from, north, carolina, term, member, hou. David Britton Funderburk born April 28 1944 is an American politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the United States to Romania from 1981 to 1985 He later served as a Republican member of the U S House of Representatives from North Carolina for one term David FunderburkMember of the U S House of Representatives from North Carolina s 2nd districtIn office January 3 1995 January 3 1997Preceded byTim ValentineSucceeded byBob EtheridgeUnited States Ambassador to RomaniaIn office October 2 1981 May 13 1985PresidentRonald ReaganPreceded byO Rudolph AggreySucceeded byRoger KirkPersonal detailsBornDavid Britton Funderburk 1944 04 28 April 28 1944 age 79 Hampton Virginia U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseBetty FunderburkAlma materWake Forest University BA MA University of South Carolina PhD Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Ambassador 2 2 Senate campaign 2 3 Congress 2 4 Lobbyist 3 Books 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education editFunderburk was born at Langley Field in Hampton Virginia as the son of a pastor and school teacher He grew up in Aberdeen North Carolina and attended Wake Forest University from 1962 to 1967 earning a B A and M A He received his Ph D in 1974 from the University of South Carolina with a thesis titled British policy towards Romania 1938 1940 A Study in Economic and Political Strategy Career editPrior to entering politics Funderburk worked as a professor of history He initially taught at Wingate University and then later at the University of South Carolina Hardin Simmons University and Campbell University He was a Fulbright Scholar who later received Romania s highest award to a foreigner The University of Bucharest and Campbell University gave him honorary doctorates Ambassador edit In 1981 Funderburk was chosen as the U S Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Romania and served until 1985 In Pinstripes and Reds a book published in 1987 he described the process by which he was nominated and confirmed to be ambassador as well as aspects of life in Romania during the administration of Nicolae Ceaușescu Senate campaign edit In 1986 Funderburk ran for the U S Senate but was defeated in the Republican primary by incumbent Jim Broyhill Congress edit After the Senate race Funderburk became a professional lecturer and writer In 1994 he ran for the U S House of Representatives and was elected as a Republican to the 104th Congress coming in as a part of what became known as the Republican Revolution Funderburk was the first Republican to represent his district since 1901 citation needed Funderburk was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 105th Congress His defeat was largely blamed on a car accident in which he was involved Witnesses claimed that he was driving but then switched seats with his wife 1 2 nbsp Funderburk greeting President Ronald Reagan in 1981Lobbyist edit After leaving Congress Funderburk joined the law firm Kirkpatrick and Lockhart where he worked as a lobbyist Books editIf the Blind Lead the Blind The Scandal Regarding the Mis teachings of Communism in American Universities Erwin N C Carolina Arts and Publishing House 1978 British Policy Toward Romania 1938 1940 N p 1983 Pinstripes and Reds An American Ambassador Caught Between the State Department amp the Romanian Communists 1981 1985 Washington D C Selous Foundation Press 1987 ISBN 0 944273 01 7References edit Star News Google News Archive Search news google com Retrieved Mar 20 2021 Grann David Sep 28 1998 The Selling of the Scandal The New Republic Retrieved Mar 20 2021 External links editUnited States Congress David Funderburk id F000426 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Appearances on C SPANDiplomatic postsPreceded byO Rudolph Aggrey United States Ambassador to RomaniaOctober 13 1981 May 13 1985 Succeeded byRoger KirkU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byTim Valentine Member of the U S House of Representatives from North Carolina s 2nd congressional districtJanuary 3 1995 January 3 1997 Succeeded byBob EtheridgeU S order of precedence ceremonial Preceded byBill Cobeyas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United Statesas Former US Representative Succeeded byMadison Cawthornas Former US Representative Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Funderburk amp oldid 1211351150, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
