Karl Mundt

Karl Earl Mundt (June 3, 1900 – August 16, 1974) was an American educator and a Republican member of the United States Congress, representing South Dakota in the United States House of Representatives (1939–1948) and in the United States Senate (1948–1973).

Karl Mundt
Mundt in 1940
United States Senator
from South Dakota
In office
December 31, 1948 – January 3, 1973
Preceded byVera C. Bushfield
Succeeded byJames Abourezk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1939 – December 31, 1948
Preceded byFred H. Hildebrandt
Succeeded byHarold O. Lovre
Personal details
Born(1900-06-03)June 3, 1900
Humboldt, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 1974(1974-08-16) (aged 74)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Elizabeth Moses
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(m. 1924)​
Parents
  • Ferdinand John Mundt (father)
  • Rose Schneider (mother)
Alma materCarleton College
Occupation
  • Teacher
  • school administrator
  • politician
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