John C. Kunkel
American politician from Pennsylvania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with John Christian Kunkel.
John Crain Kunkel (July 21, 1898 – July 27, 1970) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was the grandson of John Christian Kunkel, great-grandson of John Sergeant, and great-great-grandson of Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant and Robert Whitehill. The John Crain Kunkel and Katherine Smoot Kunkel Memorial in Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, also known as "Kunkel Plaza," is a scenic amphitheater at Front Street & State Street down from the Pennsylvania State Capitol along the Susquehanna River dedicated in 1992 for their many years of service and dedication to the community.
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John C. Kunkel | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
In office May 16, 1961 – December 30, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Walter M. Mumma |
Succeeded by | Edwin D. Eshleman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 18th district | |
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Richard M. Simpson |
Succeeded by | Walter M. Mumma |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 19th district | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Guy J. Swope |
Succeeded by | Leon H. Gavin |
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Born | John Crain Kunkel (1898-07-21)July 21, 1898 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Died | July 27, 1970(1970-07-27) (aged 72) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Smoot Kunkel |
Alma mater | Yale University Harvard Law School |
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