John W. DeCamp (July 6, 1941 – July 27, 2017) was an American Republican politician and author who served in the Nebraska legislature from 1971 to 1987. He served as an infantry officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1975 he was central to organising Operation Babylift as a civilian,[3] which evacuated 2,800 orphaned Vietnamese children.[4] In 1992, DeCamp wrote a mass market paperback book titled The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska in which he alleged the supposed existence of a Franklin child prostitution ring which supposedly involved murder and Satanism.[5]
DeCamp began his election campaign for the Nebraska State Senate while still stationed in Vietnam, was elected and served four terms as a Nebraska state senator from 1971 to 1987, during which he was described as "a strong advocate for veterans".[5]
In 1996, DeCamp ran for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian, but lost to Republican Chuck Hagel.
In 2006, DeCamp attempted to return to the Nebraska legislature, running for a seat in the 30th District, which consisted of Gage County and southern Lancaster County. In the nonpartisan primary, he placed fourth of six candidates, with 12.3% of the vote; the top two vote-getters moved on to the general election, in which Norm Wallman was elected to the seat.[8][9][10]
^Becker, Elizabeth (26 April 1976). "Babylift--Trip to Limbo" (PDF). The Washington Post. p. 13. Decamp, who had made two trips to Vietnam to help with the baby lift
^ ab"American Experience: Daughter From Danang: People & Events: Operation Babylift (1975)". PBS.
^ abcdefYoung, JoAnne (1 August 2017). "Controversial former senator John DeCamp dies". Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 1 August 2017. DeCamp wrote a book first published in 1992 about what he believed was a cover-up of the reasons behind the failure of the Omaha Franklin Federal Credit Union
^"Groups see themselves as Constitution protectors". Luddington Daily News. 26 May 1995. p. 1.
^Bauer, Scott. "DeCamp makes racial remark about Chambers." Lincoln Journal Star. April 4, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
^"Member of the Legislature". 2015-02-21 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State: primary election, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
^"Member of the Legislature". 2015-02-10 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State: general election, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
^Jones, Ashby "Does an All-Knowing God Need Notice of a Lawsuit?" Wall Street Journal. February 11, 2009.
^Cordes, Henry (31 July 2017). "John DeCamp remembered as one of Nebraska's most accomplished, controversial lawmakers". Omaha World Herald. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021.
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John W DeCamp July 6 1941 July 27 2017 was an American Republican politician and author who served in the Nebraska legislature from 1971 to 1987 He served as an infantry officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War In 1975 he was central to organising Operation Babylift as a civilian 3 which evacuated 2 800 orphaned Vietnamese children 4 In 1992 DeCamp wrote a mass market paperback book titled The Franklin Cover up Child Abuse Satanism and Murder in Nebraska in which he alleged the supposed existence of a Franklin child prostitution ring which supposedly involved murder and Satanism 5 John DeCampMember of the Nebraska Senate from the 40th districtIn office 1971 1987Preceded byWilliam M Wylie 1 Succeeded byCap DierksPersonal detailsBorn 1941 07 06 July 6 1941Neligh NebraskaUnited StatesDiedJuly 27 2017 2017 07 27 aged 76 Political partyRepublicanLibertarianOccupationAttorneyMilitary serviceAllegiance United StatesBranch service United States ArmyYears of service1965 1974RankCaptainUnit67th Signal Battalion134th Infantry Regiment 2 Battles warsVietnam WarAwardsNational Defense Service MedalArmy Commendation MedalVietnam Service MedalRepublic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm 2 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early Life and Legislative Career 1 2 After the Legislature 2 Publications 3 References 4 External linksBiography EditEarly Life and Legislative Career Edit John DeCamp was born in Neligh Nebraska in 1941 He joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War attained the rank of Captain in the infantry 5 and was decorated for his service in Vietnam 5 In 1975 he initiated Operation Baby Lift which evacuated 2 800 orphaned Vietnamese children 4 and was later assigned to serve as an aide to William Colby then Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam DeCamp began his election campaign for the Nebraska State Senate while still stationed in Vietnam was elected and served four terms as a Nebraska state senator from 1971 to 1987 during which he was described as a strong advocate for veterans 5 After the Legislature Edit In 1992 DeCamp wrote a mass market paperback book titled The Franklin Cover up Child Abuse Satanism and Murder in Nebraska in which he alleged that the Franklin child prostitution ring allegations were actually true and involved murder and Satanism 5 In 1993 DeCamp was featured in an unreleased Discovery Channel documentary called Conspiracy of Silence 6 DeCamp served as a lawyer for the Militia of Montana a militia movement group in the 1990s 7 In 1996 DeCamp ran for the U S Senate as a Libertarian but lost to Republican Chuck Hagel In 2006 DeCamp attempted to return to the Nebraska legislature running for a seat in the 30th District which consisted of Gage County and southern Lancaster County In the nonpartisan primary he placed fourth of six candidates with 12 3 of the vote the top two vote getters moved on to the general election in which Norm Wallman was elected to the seat 8 9 10 In Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers s 2008 satirical lawsuit against God DeCamp acted as the attorney for God 11 DeCamp died in Norfolk Nebraska on July 27 2017 12 He had suffered from Parkinson s disease and Alzheimer s disease 5 Publications EditThe Franklin Cover up Child Abuse Satanism and Murder in Nebraska Lincoln Neb AWT 1992 ISBN 978 0963215802 OCLC 25719868 Special 2004 2005 edition includes new author s note and developments since earlier editions OCLC 173660810 References Edit Nebraska Blue Book 1968 69 p 258 Retrieved 2015 02 10 a b INFORMATION RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT National Archives and Records Administration 23 February 2023 Becker Elizabeth 26 April 1976 Babylift Trip to Limbo PDF The Washington Post p 13 Decamp who had made two trips to Vietnam to help with the baby lift a b American Experience Daughter From Danang People amp Events Operation Babylift 1975 PBS a b c d e f Young JoAnne 1 August 2017 Controversial former senator John DeCamp dies Journal Star Lincoln Journal Star Retrieved 1 August 2017 DeCamp wrote a book first published in 1992 about what he believed was a cover up of the reasons behind the failure of the Omaha Franklin Federal Credit Union https archive org details conspiracy of silence banned discovery channel documentary 360p 30fps h 264 128kbit aac Archive org unreleased 1994 Discovery Channel documentary Groups see themselves as Constitution protectors Luddington Daily News 26 May 1995 p 1 Bauer Scott DeCamp makes racial remark about Chambers Lincoln Journal Star April 4 2006 Retrieved October 3 2016 Member of the Legislature Archived 2015 02 21 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State primary election 2006 Retrieved October 3 2016 Member of the Legislature Archived 2015 02 10 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska Secretary of State general election 2006 Retrieved October 3 2016 Jones Ashby Does an All Knowing God Need Notice of a Lawsuit Wall Street Journal February 11 2009 Cordes Henry 31 July 2017 John DeCamp remembered as one of Nebraska s most accomplished controversial lawmakers Omaha World Herald Archived from the original on 1 July 2021 External links EditAppearances on C SPAN The Political Graveyard Index to Politicians Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John DeCamp amp oldid 1141416456, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
