L. J. Dickinson
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Lester Jesse ("L. J." or "Dick") Dickinson (October 29, 1873 – June 4, 1968) was a Republican United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. He was, in the words of Time magazine, "a big, friendly, white-thatched Iowa lawyer."[1] In early 1936, he dreamed of winning the presidency. However, the only race he would enter that year would be for his own seat in the Senate which he lost.
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L. J. Dickinson | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Daniel F. Steck |
Succeeded by | Clyde L. Herring |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Frank P. Woods |
Succeeded by | Fred C. Gilchrist |
Personal details | |
Born | (1873-10-29)October 29, 1873 Derby, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1968(1968-06-04) (aged 94) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Cornell College (BA) University of Iowa (LLB) |
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