George A. Kasem
George Albert Kasem | |
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Official portrait, 1959 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 25th district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Hillings |
| Succeeded by | John H. Rousselot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Albert Kasem April 6, 1919 Drumright, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2002 (aged 82) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA 1949, LLB 1951) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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George Albert Kasem (April 6, 1919 – February 11, 2002) was a U.S. representative from California's 25th congressional district. He was of Lebanese descent and was the first Lebanese American elected to the United States Congress, serving one term from 1959 to 1961.