James P. Kem

James Preston Kem

James Preston Kem (born April 2, 1890 in Macon , Missouri , † February 24, 1965 in Charlottesville , Virginia ) was an American politician ( Republican Party ) and from 1947 to 1953 Senator for the state of Missouri.

biography

After visiting the compulsory school visited Kem the Blees Military Academy , graduated in 1910 at the University of Missouri and made in 1913 with a degree in Law at the Harvard Law School . Kem practiced for a short time in Kansas City until he fought as an infantry soldier in World War I from 1917 to 1919 . He then lived in Kansas City, where he continued to practice as a lawyer. In contrast to other later senators, Kem was not a politician who attracted attention due to the accumulation of numerous political functions. Nevertheless, he managed to be elected to the office of US Senator in 1946. He defeated the Democrat Frank P. Briggs , who was appointed Senator to replace Harry S. Truman only two years earlier . Kem served in this capacity for a six-year term, from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1953. During his time as Senator, Kem was an avowed opponent of President Truman's policies. His re-election in November 1952 failed because of the Democrat Stuart Symington .

In 1961, Kem retired and settled in Virginia. He bought a farm here where he raised Aberdeen Angus . He died four years later, a few weeks before his 75th birthday.

Web links

• James P. Kem in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• James P. Kem in the database of Find a Grave (English)