About Harold H. Velde
Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 75). Harold H. Velde was an American politician, lawyer, judge and teacher.
Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 – September 1, 1985) was a Republican American political figure from Illinois. While United States Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district he was chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1953 and 1955.
Background
Velde was born on a farm near Parkland, Illinois. After attending rural grade and high school, he attended Bradley University from 1927 to 1929, then graduated from Northwestern University in 1931 and from University of Illinois Law School in 1937.
Velde did not run in 1956, and ended his four terms in Congress on January 3, 1957.
After Congress, Velde returned to practicing law: He was a lawyer in Urbana, Illinois and Washington, D.C. until May 5, 1969. He became a regional counsel for the General Services Administration in Lansing, Illinois in 1969.
Personal and death
In 1974, he retired to Sun City, Arizona, where he died on September 1, 1985. His ashes were interred in Pekin, Illinois.
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Who was Harold H. Velde?
U.S. congressman from Illinois (1910-1985)
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Harold H. Velde was born on 1 April 1910 in Tazewell County.
When did Harold H. Velde die?
Harold H. Velde died on 1 September 1985 in Sun City.
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Harold H. Velde was a politician, lawyer, judge and teacher.
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Harold H. Velde was American.
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