Karl Mundt
Karl Mundt | |
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Mundt in 1940 | |
| United States Senator from South Dakota | |
| In office December 31, 1948 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Vera C. Bushfield |
| Succeeded by | James Abourezk |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – December 31, 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Fred H. Hildebrandt |
| Succeeded by | Harold O. Lovre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Earl Mundt June 3, 1900 Humboldt, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 1974 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery in Madison, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Moses
(m. 1924) |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Carleton College |
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Karl Earl Mundt (June 3, 1900 – August 16, 1974) was an American educator and a Republican member of the United States Congress, representing South Dakota in the United States House of Representatives (1939–1948) and in the United States Senate (1948–1973).