John H. Kerr
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For other people named John Kerr, see John Kerr (disambiguation).
John Hosea Kerr (/kɑːr/; December 31, 1873 – June 21, 1958) was an American jurist and politician who served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1923 to 1953.
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John H. Kerr | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office November 6, 1923 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Claude Kitchin |
Succeeded by | L.H. Fountain |
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Born | John Hosea Kerr (1873-12-31)December 31, 1873 Yanceyville, North Carolina |
Died | June 21, 1958(1958-06-21) (aged 84) Warrenton, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Wake Forest University School of Law |
Occupation | lawyer |
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