Hardie Scott
Hardie Scott (born June 7, 1907 in Bala Cynwyd , Pennsylvania , † November 2, 1999 ) was an American politician . Between 1947 and 1953 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Hardie Scott was the son of Congressman John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott (1873–1945). He attended the Taft School in Watertown ( Connecticut ) until 1926 . This was followed by studies at Yale University until 1930 . After a subsequent law degree at the University of Pennsylvania and his admission to the bar in 1934, he began to work in this profession. Politically, he became a member of the Republican Party .
In the 1946 congressional election , Scott was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the third constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Democrat Michael J. Bradley on January 3, 1947 . After two re-elections, he was able to complete three legislative terms in Congress by January 3, 1953 . These were shaped by the events of the Cold War and the Korean War .
In 1952 Hardie Scott renounced another candidacy. In the following years he did not appear politically.
Web links
- Hardie Scott in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Bradley |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (3rd constituency) January 3, 1947 - January 3, 1953 |
James A. Byrne |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Scott, Hardie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 7, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bala Cynwyd , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 2, 1999 |