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'''Joseph Maxwell Cleland''', known as '''Max Cleland''' (August 24, 1942 – November 9, 2021), was an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] from his native [[Georgia]]. A [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], he served as Georgia's [[United States Senator]] for a single term from 1997 to 2003. He was defeated in his reelection bid, which required a second round of balloting, by [[Republican Party|Republican]] [[Saxby Chambliss]]. Cleland was also the secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

'''Joseph Maxwell Cleland''', known as '''Max Cleland''' (August 24, 1942 – November 9, 2021), was an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] from his native [[Georgia]]. A [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], he served as Georgia's [[United States Senator]] for a single term from 1997 to 2003. He was defeated in his reelection bid, which required a second round of balloting, by [[Republican Party|Republican]] [[Saxby Chambliss]]. Cleland was also the secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Cleland is a decorated [[United States Army]] veteran of the [[Vietnam War]]. He is a triple amputee as a result of his wounds caused by a grenade.

Born in the capital city of [[Atlanta]], Cleland was a decorated [[United States Army]] veteran of the [[Vietnam War]]. He was a triple amputee as a result of his wounds caused by the explosion of a grenade.

Cleland served as the administrator of the [[US Veterans Administration]] in the administration of his fellow Georgian, [[Jimmy Carter]], from 1977 through 1981.

Cleland served as the administrator of the [[US Veterans Administration]] in the administration of his fellow Georgian, [[Jimmy Carter]], from 1977 through 1981.