Joe Rand Beckett
Joe Rand Beckett | |
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| Born | March 2, 1891 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1969 (aged 78) Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Law Architecture |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Politician, Farmer |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
| Political party | Republican |
| Board member of | Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Republican Veterans Association |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Baker(1891–1996) |
| Children | 1 |
Joe Rand Beckett (March 2, 1891 – July 28, 1969) was an American veteran of World War I, prominent lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a member of the Indiana Senate representing Johnson County and Marion County in 1929, 1931 and the special session in 1932 as well as assistant attorney general for the state. Shortly thereafter, he led the drive to build modern housing for low income residents of Indianapolis to improve conditions in the city.