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Aided by his privilege, connections, and status as a war hero, he eventually was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, the U.S. House, and finally, the U.S. Senate, where he was an ally of Presidents John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Along the way, he becomes dangerously addicted to alcohol, which had plagued his own father and other family members.
The tragedy of Danny Brewster: the rise, fall and recovery of the 'golden boy' of Maryland politics marylandreporter.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from marylandreporter.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.