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Francis Case
American journalist and politician (1896–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the mayor of Denver, Colorado, see Francis M. Case.
Francis Higbee Case (December 9, 1896 – June 22, 1962) was an American journalist and politician who served for 25 years as a member of the United States Congress from South Dakota. He was a Republican.
Quick Facts United States Senator from South Dakota, Preceded by ...
Francis Case | |
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United States Senator from South Dakota | |
In office January 3, 1951 – June 22, 1962 | |
Preceded by | J. Chandler Gurney |
Succeeded by | Joseph H. Bottum |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Theodore B. Werner |
Succeeded by | E. Y. Berry |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Higbee Case (1896-12-09)December 9, 1896 Everly, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1962(1962-06-22) (aged 65) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Myrle Graves |
Alma mater | Dakota Wesleyan University Northwestern University |
Occupation | Journalist |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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