Charles A. Halleck
American politician (1900–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Abraham Halleck (August 22, 1900 – March 3, 1986) was an American politician. He was the Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.
Quick Facts House Minority Leader, Deputy ...
Charles A. Halleck | |
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House Minority Leader | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1965 | |
Deputy | Leslie C. Arends |
Preceded by | Joseph W. Martin Jr. |
Succeeded by | Gerald Ford |
Leader of the House Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Joseph W. Martin Jr. |
Succeeded by | Gerald Ford |
House Majority Leader | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Speaker | Joseph W. Martin Jr. |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | John W. McCormack |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955 | |
Speaker | Joseph W. Martin Jr. |
Preceded by | John W. McCormack |
Succeeded by | John W. McCormack |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 2nd district | |
In office January 29, 1935 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | George R. Durgan |
Succeeded by | Earl Landgrebe |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-08-22)August 22, 1900 DeMotte, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | March 3, 1986(1986-03-03) (aged 85) Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Blanche Annette White
(m. 1927; died 1973) |
Children | 2, including Charles W. Halleck |
Parents |
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Alma mater | Indiana University, Bloomington (AB, LLB) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Conflict | World War I |
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