Matthew A. Dunn
Matthew Anthony Dunn (born August 15, 1886 in Braddock , Allegheny County , Pennsylvania , † February 13, 1942 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1933 and 1941 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Matthew Dunn attended public schools in Pittsburgh and Meyersdale . In two accidents at the age of 12 and 20, he became blind first in the left and then in the right eye. As a result, he was forced to attend schools for the blind. In 1909 he graduated from the Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia . In 1907 and 1908 he sold magazines and newspapers. He later worked in the insurance industry, mainly from 1920 to 1924. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party . Between 1926 and 1932 he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives .
In the 1932 congressional election , Dunn was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 34th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Republican Patrick J. Sullivan on March 4, 1933 . After three re-elections, he was able to complete four legislative terms in Congress by January 3, 1941 . From 1939 he was chairman of the Committee on the Census . During his time in Congress, most of the Roosevelt government's New Deal laws were passed there, which Dunn enthusiastically supported. In 1935 the provisions of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution were applied for the first time , according to which the legislative period of the Congress ends or begins on January 3rd.
In 1940 Matthew Dunn renounced another candidacy for health reasons. After the end of his time in the US House of Representatives, he therefore also withdrew from public life. He died on February 13, 1942 in Pittsburgh, where he was also buried.
Web links
- Matthew A. Dunn in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Matthew A. Dunn in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick J. Sullivan |
United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania (34th constituency) March 4, 1933 - January 3, 1941 |
James A. Wright |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Dunn, Matthew A. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Dunn, Matthew Anthony (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 15, 1886 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Braddock , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 13, 1942 |
| Place of death | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |