Barratt O'Hara

Barratt O'Hara (April 28, 1882 – August 11, 1969) of Chicago was an American Democratic politician serving as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois and lieutenant governor of Illinois. He was the last Spanish–American War veteran to serve in Congress.

Barratt O'Hara
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1953  January 3, 1969
Preceded byRichard B. Vail
Succeeded byAbner Mikva
In office
January 3, 1949  January 3, 1951
Preceded byRichard B. Vail
Succeeded byRichard B. Vail
30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office
February 3, 1913  January 8, 1917
GovernorEdward Fitzsimmons Dunne
Preceded byJohn G. Oglesby
Succeeded byJohn G. Oglesby
Personal details
Born(1882-04-28)April 28, 1882
St. Joseph, Michigan
DiedAugust 11, 1969(1969-08-11) (aged 87)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyDemocratic
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