John R. Phillips (American politician)

John Phillips (September 11, 1887 – December 18, 1983) was an American businessman and veteran of World War I who served seven terms a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from 1943 to 1957.

John Phillips
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
In office
January 3, 1943  January 3, 1957
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byDalip Singh Saund
Constituency22nd district (1943–53)
29th district (1953–57)
Member of the California Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 4, 1937  November 15, 1942
Preceded byLeonard Difani
Succeeded byNelson S. Dilworth
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 76th district
In office
January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937
Preceded byChester M. Kline
Succeeded byNelson S. Dilworth
City council member of Banning, California
In office
1930–1932
Personal details
Born(1887-09-11)September 11, 1887
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1983(1983-12-18) (aged 96)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting placeDesert Memorial Park
Political partyRepublican
Alma materHaverford College
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
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