John Jacob Rhodes
John Jacob Rhodes Jr. (September 18, 1916 – August 24, 2003) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona for thirty years. He was the minority leader in the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981 and pressed a conservative agenda.
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Official portrait, c. 1973 | |
| House Minority Leader | |
| In office December 7, 1973 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Deputy | Leslie C. Arends Robert H. Michel |
| Preceded by | Gerald Ford |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Michel |
| Leader of the House Republican Conference | |
| In office December 7, 1973 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Ford |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Michel |
| Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – December 7, 1973 | |
| Leader | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | John W. Byrnes |
| Succeeded by | Barber Conable |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Murdock |
| Succeeded by | John McCain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1916 Council Grove, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 2003 (aged 86) Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Betty Harvey |
| Children | 5, including John III |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1941–1952 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Air Corps U.S. Army Air Forces Arizona Air National Guard |
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