Harold H. Velde
Politician from Illinois (1910–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 – September 1, 1985) was a Republican American political figure from Illinois. While United States Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district he was chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1953 and 1955.
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Harold H. Velde | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 18th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Everett M. Dirksen |
Succeeded by | Robert H. Michel |
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Born | Harold Himmel Velde (1910-04-01)April 1, 1910 Parkland, Illinois, US |
Died | September 1, 1985(1985-09-01) (aged 75) Sun City, Arizona, US |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Bradley University Northwestern University University of Illinois Law School |
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