Edward Keating
Edward Keating (July 9, 1875 – March 18, 1965) was an American newspaper editor and politician. In turns a Colorado newspaper editor, U.S. representative (1913–1919) from Colorado, advocate for better conditions for the working class, and long-time editor (1919–1953) of the newspaper Labor (jointly owned by several railroad unions), Keating engaged in many political campaigns throughout the United States to elect union-friendly legislators. Huey Long wrote in his book My First Days in the White House that he wanted Keating to be Secretary of Labor were he to become President.
Edward Keating | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's At-large (Seat B) district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – March 4, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Guy U. Hardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1875 Kansas City, Kansas |
| Died | March 18, 1965 (aged 89) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
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