About Clarence Frederick Lea
Lived 1874 – 1964 (aged 89). Clarence Frederick Lea was an American politician, lawyer, district attorney and president.
Clarence Frederick Lea (July 11, 1874 – June 20, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician who served 16 terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1917 to 1949. He is interred at the Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Legacy Lea is known for having led the group of congressmen who passed the resolution calling for the internment of Italian-Americans, Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II.
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Who was Clarence Frederick Lea?
American politician (1874-1964)
When was Clarence Frederick Lea born?
Clarence Frederick Lea was born on 11 July 1874 in Highland Springs.
When did Clarence Frederick Lea die?
Clarence Frederick Lea died on 20 June 1964 in Santa Rosa.
What was Clarence Frederick Lea's occupation?
Clarence Frederick Lea was a politician, lawyer, district attorney and president.
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Clarence Frederick Lea was American.
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