Howard E. Campbell
Howard Edmond Campbell (born January 4, 1890 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , † January 6, 1971 there ) was an American politician . Between 1945 and 1947 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Howard Campbell attended the public schools in his home country and then studied at the University of Pittsburgh . He later worked in Pittsburgh in the real estate and insurance businesses. Between 1943 and 1944 he headed the Real Estate Board in Pittsburgh. Politically, he belonged to the Republican Party . In the 1944 congressional election he was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 29th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Robert L. Rodgers on January 3, 1945 .
Since Campbell waived another candidacy in 1946, he was only able to serve one term in Congress until January 3, 1947 . During this time the Second World War ended . After his time in the US House of Representatives, he returned to the real estate industry. In 1954 and 1955 he headed the East Liberty Chamber of Commerce . He died on January 6, 1971 in Pittsburgh, where he was also buried.
Web links
- Howard E. Campbell in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Howard E. Campbell in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Rodgers |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (29th constituency) January 3, 1945 - January 3, 1947 |
John McDowell |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Campbell, Howard E. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Campbell, Howard Edmond (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 4, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 6, 1971 |
| Place of death | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |