Francis Case
Francis Higbee Case (December 9, 1896 – June 22, 1962) was an American journalist and politician who served for 25 years as a member of the United States Congress from South Dakota. He was a Republican.
Francis Case | |
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Official portrait of Case | |
| United States Senator from South Dakota | |
| In office January 3, 1951 – June 22, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | J. Chandler Gurney |
| Succeeded by | Joseph H. Bottum |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore B. Werner |
| Succeeded by | E. Y. Berry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Higbee Case December 9, 1896 Everly, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 1962 (aged 65) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Myrle Graves |
| Alma mater | Dakota Wesleyan University Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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