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Charles M. La Follette
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Charles Marion La Follette (February 27, 1898 – June 27, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician.[1]
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Charles M. La Follette | |
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![]() LaFollette leading the prosecution in the Judges' Trial | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | John W. Boehne Jr. |
Succeeded by | E.A. Mitchell |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1927–1929 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Marion La Follette February 27, 1898 New Albany, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | June 27, 1974(1974-06-27) (aged 76) Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | Locust Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Frances Hartmetz |
Children | 2 daughters |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University Law School |
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His great-grandfather was William Heilman, who was in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
He served as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives during the 1940s and took part in the post-World War II Nuremberg Trials.