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Perl D. Decker

1875 – 1934

American politician

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About Perl D. Decker

Lived 1875 – 1934 (aged 58). Perl D. Decker was an American politician and lawyer.

Perl D. Decker (September 10, 1875 – August 22, 1934) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born on a farm near Coolville, Ohio, Decker moved with his parents to a farm near Hollis, Kansas, in 1879. He attended the public schools of Cloud County, and Park College, Parkville, Missouri, from which he graduated in 1897. He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Kansas at Lawrence in 1899. He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and commenced practice at Joplin, Missouri. He served as city attorney in Joplin from 1900 to 1902.

Decker was elected as a Democrat to the 63rd, 64th, and 65th meetings of the U.S. Congress (March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919). On April 5, 1917, he was one of 50 representatives who voted against declaring war on Germany. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1918 to the 66th Congress, and so returned to practicing law in Joplin. He returned briefly to politics later in life, serving as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1932. Decker died in Kansas City, Missouri, August 22, 1934 and was interred in Mount Hope Cemetery in Joplin.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Kansas School of Law
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Perl D. Decker?

American politician (1875-1934)

When was Perl D. Decker born?

Perl D. Decker was born on 10 September 1875.

When did Perl D. Decker die?

Perl D. Decker died on 22 August 1934 in Kansas City.

What was Perl D. Decker's occupation?

Perl D. Decker was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Perl D. Decker?

Perl D. Decker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perl D. Decker

· Wikidata: Q2071313

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