US Congressman. He graduated from Columbia College, Manhattan, New York City, New York in 1903, from the Columbia Law School in 1906. Admitted to the New York State Bar Association, he commenced a practice in New York. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War I, serving in the Motor Transport Corps. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 21st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1921 to 1923. As a Congressman, he was influential in the passing of the first-ever anti-lynching legislation. After his term, he resumed the practice of law, represented the Ford Motor Company in a libel lawsuit in 1927 and was director of United Airlines from 1934 to 1961.
US Congressman. He graduated from Columbia College, Manhattan, New York City, New York in 1903, from the Columbia Law School in 1906. Admitted to the New York State Bar Association, he commenced a practice in New York. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War I, serving in the Motor Transport Corps. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 21st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1921 to 1923. As a Congressman, he was influential in the passing of the first-ever anti-lynching legislation. After his term, he resumed the practice of law, represented the Ford Motor Company in a libel lawsuit in 1927 and was director of United Airlines from 1934 to 1961.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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