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John W. Wydler

1924 – 1987

American politician

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About John W. Wydler

Lived 1924 – 1987 (aged 63). John W. Wydler was an American politician, lawyer and jurist.

John Waldemar Wydler (June 9, 1924 – August 4, 1987) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Wydler was born in Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He graduated from Brown University in 1947 and Harvard Law School in 1950. He served in the United States attorney's office for the Eastern District of New York from 1953 until 1959. He was elected to Congress in 1962 and served from January 3, 1963, until January 3, 1981. He was a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention.

On December 24, 1987, the U.S. Post Office at Garden City, New York was named in his honor. In addition, the John W. Wydler Government Documents Depository, Axinn Library, at Hofstra University, was also dedicated to him. Wydler is buried in the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, New York.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Brown University, Harvard Law School
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
John Waldemar Wydler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John W. Wydler?

American politician (1924-1987)

When was John W. Wydler born?

John W. Wydler was born on 9 June 1924 in Brooklyn.

When did John W. Wydler die?

John W. Wydler died on 4 August 1987 in Washington, D.C..

What was John W. Wydler's occupation?

John W. Wydler was a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was John W. Wydler?

John W. Wydler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John W. Wydler

· Wikidata: Q723155

· DBpedia: John W. Wydler

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