George A. Kasem
George Albert Kasem | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 25th district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Hillings |
| Succeeded by | John H. Rousselot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Albert Kasem April 6, 1919 Drumright, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2002 (aged 82) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA 1949, LLB 1951) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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George Albert Kasem (April 6, 1919 – February 11, 2002) was a U.S. Representative from California's 25th congressional district. He was of Lebanese descent and was the first Middle Eastern American elected to the United States Congress, serving one term from 1959 to 1961.