E. Y. Berry
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Ellis Yarnal Berry (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He served ten consecutive terms in office from 1951 to 1971.
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Ellis Y. Berry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Francis Case |
Succeeded by | James Abourezk |
Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
In office 1938–1942 | |
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Born | Ellis Yarnal Berry (1902-10-06)October 6, 1902 Larchwood, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | April 1, 1999(1999-04-01) (aged 96) Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Bob Berry (reading clerk) |
Alma mater | Morningside College University of South Dakota School of Law |
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