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Lawrence H. Smith
American politician (1892–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lawrence Henry Smith (September 15, 1892 – January 22, 1958) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Racine, Wisconsin. He served 16 years in the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 1st congressional district from 1941 until his death in 1958.[1]
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Lawrence H. Smith | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | |
In office August 29, 1941 – January 22, 1958 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Bolles |
Succeeded by | Gerald T. Flynn |
Personal details | |
Born | September 15, 1892 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 22, 1958(1958-01-22) (aged 65) United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Resting place | West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Eleanor J. Rowley
(m. 1917–1958) |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USA |
Unit | 32nd Div. U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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