Barratt O'Hara
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Barratt O'Hara (April 28, 1882 – August 11, 1969) of Chicago was an American Democratic politician serving as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois and lieutenant governor of Illinois. He was the last Spanish–American War veteran to serve in Congress.
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Barratt O'Hara | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Richard B. Vail |
Succeeded by | Abner Mikva |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Richard B. Vail |
Succeeded by | Richard B. Vail |
30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
In office February 3, 1913 – January 8, 1917 | |
Governor | Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne |
Preceded by | John G. Oglesby |
Succeeded by | John G. Oglesby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-04-28)April 28, 1882 St. Joseph, Michigan |
Died | August 11, 1969(1969-08-11) (aged 87) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
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