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Thomas E. Scanlon

1896 – 1955

American politician

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About Thomas E. Scanlon

Lived 1896 – 1955 (aged 58). Thomas E. Scanlon was an American politician.

Thomas Edward Scanlon (September 18, 1896 – August 9, 1955) was an American World War I veteran who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving one term in office from 1943 to 1945.

Biography Tom Scanlon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools, Forbes School, and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He learned the pressman's trade and was employed on Pittsburgh newspapers from 1914 to 1936.

World War I During the First World War, he served as a private, first class, in the United States Army from September 6, 1918, to May 14, 1919.

Early political career He was a delegate to the Pittsburgh Central Labor Union from 1920 to 1940, and a member of the Allegheny County Board for the Assessment and Revision of Taxes from 1936 to 1941.

Congress Scanlon was elected as a Democrat to the 77th and 78th Congresses. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1944.

Later career and death After serving in congress, he was a member of the Boards of Viewers of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

He died in Pittsburgh, PA, and is interred in North Side Catholic Cemetery.

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Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Duquesne University
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
Thomas Edward Scanlon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas E. Scanlon?

American politician (1896–1955)

When was Thomas E. Scanlon born?

Thomas E. Scanlon was born on 18 September 1896 in Pittsburgh.

When did Thomas E. Scanlon die?

Thomas E. Scanlon died on 9 August 1955 in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh.

What was Thomas E. Scanlon's occupation?

Thomas E. Scanlon was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas E. Scanlon?

Thomas E. Scanlon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas E. Scanlon

· Wikidata: Q7789194

· DBpedia: Thomas E. Scanlon

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