Charles R. Jonas
Encyclopedia
Charles Raper Jonas was a U.S. representative from North Carolina
for ten terms (1953-1973). At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress
since his own father, Charles A. Jonas
, and George M. Pritchard
left office in 1931.
Jonas attended the University of North Carolina
, where he founded the school's College Republicans
chapter in 1927.
Jonas lived most of his life in Lincolnton, North Carolina
. The public library in Lincolnton, North Carolina
is named in his honor. There is also a federal building in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a section of North Carolina Highway 27 named after him. Highway 27 connects Charlotte to cities to its north including Jonas's hometown of Lincolnton. During World War II
, he served in the United States Army
Judge Advocate General's Corps
.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
for ten terms (1953-1973). At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
since his own father, Charles A. Jonas
Charles A. Jonas
Charles Andrew Jonas was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina, and the father of Rep. Charles Raper Jonas....
, and George M. Pritchard
George M. Pritchard
George Moore Pritchard was a lawyer, Republican politician, and one-term U.S. representative from North Carolina. He was the son of Senator Jeter C. Pritchard....
left office in 1931.
Jonas attended the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
, where he founded the school's College Republicans
College Republicans
The College Republican National Committee is a national organization for college and university students who support the Republican Party of the United States...
chapter in 1927.
Jonas lived most of his life in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton is a city in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States, within the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 10,683 at the 2010 census. Lincolnton is located northwest of Charlotte, on the South Fork of the Catawba River, and near the junction of State Highway 27 and U.S. Route...
. The public library in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton is a city in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States, within the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 10,683 at the 2010 census. Lincolnton is located northwest of Charlotte, on the South Fork of the Catawba River, and near the junction of State Highway 27 and U.S. Route...
is named in his honor. There is also a federal building in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a section of North Carolina Highway 27 named after him. Highway 27 connects Charlotte to cities to its north including Jonas's hometown of Lincolnton. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Judge Advocate General's Corps
Judge Advocate General's Corps
Judge Advocate General's Corps, also known as JAG or JAG Corps, refers to the legal branch or specialty of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy. Officers serving in the JAG Corps are typically called Judge Advocates. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard do not maintain separate JAG Corps...
.