Harold H. Velde

Harold H. Velde
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 18th district
In office
January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957
Preceded byEverett M. Dirksen
Succeeded byRobert H. Michel
Personal details
BornHarold Himmel Velde
(1910-04-01)April 1, 1910
Parkland, Illinois, US
DiedSeptember 1, 1985(1985-09-01) (aged 75)
Sun City, Arizona, US
PartyRepublican
Alma materBradley University
Northwestern University
University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign

Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 – September 1, 1985) was a Republican American political figure from Illinois. While United States Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district he was chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1953 and 1955.

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