James E. Van Zandt

James Edward Van Zandt (December 18, 1898 January 6, 1986) was an American Republican Party politician who represented Altoona, Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives for eleven terms from 1939 to 1963.

James Van Zandt
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania
In office
January 3, 1939  September 24, 1943
Preceded byDon Gingery
Succeeded byD. Emmert Brumbaugh
Constituency23rd district
In office
January 3, 1947  January 3, 1963
Preceded byD. Emmert Brumbaugh
Succeeded byElmer Holland
Constituency22nd district (1947–53)
20th district (1953–63)
Personal details
Born(1898-12-18)December 18, 1898
Altoona, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJanuary 6, 1986(1986-01-06) (aged 87)
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician, Naval officer
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service19171959
Rank Rear Admiral
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