Harold H. Velde
Harold H. Velde | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 18th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Everett M. Dirksen |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Michel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harold Himmel Velde April 1, 1910 Parkland, Illinois, US |
| Died | September 1, 1985 (aged 75) Sun City, Arizona, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Bradley University Northwestern University University of Illinois Law School |
Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 – September 1, 1985) was a Republican American political figure from Illinois. While United States Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district he was chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1953 and 1955.