Richard Howard Ichord Jr.
Richard Howard Ichord Jr.  | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 8th district  | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1981  | |
| Preceded by | A. S. J. Carnahan | 
| Succeeded by | R. Wendell Bailey | 
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1960  | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1926 Licking, Missouri  | 
| Died | December 25, 1992 (aged 66) Houston, Missouri  | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Alma mater | University of Missouri | 
Richard Howard Ichord Jr. (June 27, 1926 – December 25, 1992) was U.S. representative from Missouri and a significant U.S. anti-Communist political figure. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the last chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1969 and 1975 (called the House Internal Security Committee since 1969).