Charles Hawks Jr.
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Charles Hawks Jr. (July 7, 1899 – January 6, 1960) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Dodge County, Wisconsin. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district during the 76th U.S. Congress (1939–1941). He was an avowed isolationist in the lead-up to World War II and was praised by the German American Bund. His grandfather, Eli Hawks, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and mayor of Juneau, Wisconsin. His father, Charles Hawks Sr., was a prominent banker and served as mayor of Horicon, Wisconsin.
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Charles Hawks Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Harry Sauthoff |
Succeeded by | Harry Sauthoff |
Personal details | |
Born | July 7, 1899 Horicon, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 1960(1960-01-06) (aged 60) Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakhill Cemetery, Horicon, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Lucille Alma McGinnis
(m. 1928–1960) |
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Parents |
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Relatives | Eli Hawks (grandfather) |
Education | University of Wisconsin |
Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Yeoman 1st Class |
Unit | USS Rhode Island (BB-17) |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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