About John H. Burke
Lived 1894 – 1951 (aged 56). John H. Burke was an American politician and lawyer.
John Harley Burke (June 2, 1894 – May 14, 1951) was an American lawyer, real estate broker and politician. The Democrat was the first United States Representative from California's 18th congressional district, serving for one term from 1933 to 1935.
Background Burke was born on June 2, 1894, in Excelsior in Richland County, Wisconsin. At the age of three, he moved with his parents to Milaca, Minnesota. Three years later, they moved to San Pedro, California, before settling in Long Beach, California, in 1909.
Education After attending public school in Long Beach, Burke went on to attend the University of Santa Clara and the law department of the University of Southern California at Los Angeles.
Burke was not a candidate for renomination in the 1934 House elections.
Later career and death After leaving Congress, Burke went back to Long Beach, California, to engage in real estate business.
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American lawyer, real estate broker and politician (1894-1951)
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John H. Burke was born on 2 June 1894 in Excelsior.
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John H. Burke died on 14 May 1951 in Long Beach.
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John H. Burke was a politician and lawyer.
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