Magne Alfred Michaelson | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Niels Juul |
| Succeeded by | Leonard W. Schuetz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1878-09-07)September 7, 1878 |
| Died | October 26, 1949(1949-10-26) (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
Magne Alfred Michaelson (September 7, 1878 – October 26, 1949) was aU.S. Representative fromIllinois.[1]
Michaelson was born atKristiansand inVest-Agder,Norway. In October 1885, Michaelson immigrated to the United States with his parents who settled inChicago, Illinois. He attended the public schools and graduated from Chicago Normal School in 1898. He taught in the public schools of Chicago (1898-1914). He served as chairman of the board of directors of the Madison and Kedzie State Bank of Chicago (1924-1927).
He served as a member of theChicago City Council (1915-1918). He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1920.[2]
Michaelson was elected as aRepublican candidate to theSixty-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1931). On August 15, 1921, he made a speech in the House in which he questioned the patriotism and integrity of the newly formedAmerican Legion as being bought and controlled by the interests of Wall Street.[3][4]
In 1929, Michaelson was charged with for a violation of theVolstead Act. His brother-in-law pleaded guilty and the judge issued a $1,000 fine.[5] He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1930. He subsequently resumed his position in banking. He died on October 26, 1949.
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 7th congressional district 1921-1931 | Succeeded by |
