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Charles F. Curry Jr.

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Charles F. Curry Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 3rd district
In office
1931–1933
Preceded byCharles F. Curry
Succeeded byFrank H. Buck
Personal details
Born
Charles Forrest Curry, Jr.

(1893-08-13)August 13, 1893
DiedOctober 7, 1972(1972-10-07) (aged 79)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Resting placeWestminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Parent
Alma materGeorge Washington University, Georgetown University
Military service
World War IAviation Section, Signal Enlisted Reserve Corps
Served1917–1919

Charles Forrest Curry Jr. (August 13, 1893 – October 7, 1972) was an American lawyer and World War I veteran who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1931 to 1933.

He was the son of Charles Forrest Curry.

Early life and education

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Born in San Francisco, California, Curry attended the public schools Howe's Academy in Sacramento, California as well as George Washington University and Georgetown University School of Law, Washington, D.C.

World War I

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During the First World War, Curry Jr. enlisted in the Aviation Section, Signal Enlisted Reserve Corps, on August 15, 1917. There, he was commissioned a second lieutenant and served until May 22, 1919, with overseas service.

Career

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He served as secretary to his father, Congressman Charles F. Curry from 1913 to 1917, then later as a clerk to the Committee on the Territories of House of Representatives from 1919 to 1930. In 1921, he was admitted to the bar.

Congress

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Curry was elected as a Republican as a write-in candidate to the Seventy-second Congress (March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933) following the death of his father, who was on the ballot. As he was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the Seventy-third Congress.

Later career

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After leaving Congress, Curry engaged in the practice of law and in mining and other business enterprises.

Retirement and death

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He resided in Long Beach, California, where he died on October 7, 1972.

He was interred in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Charles F. Curry Jr. (id: C001001)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 3rd congressional district

1931–1933
Succeeded by

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress