Leo Isacson
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Leo Isacson was an American Labor
member of the United States House of Representatives
from New York
.
Isacson was born in New York City
. He graduated from New York University
in 1931 and New York University School of Law
in 1933. He was member of the New York State Assembly
from 1945 until 1946. He was elected to Congress in 1948 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Benjamin J. Rabin
and served from February 17, 1948 until January 3, 1949. By one measure, he was the second most liberal person to serve in Congress from 1937-2002. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention
. He taught political science at Nova Southeastern University
.
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...
member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Isacson was born in New York City
New York City
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. He graduated from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1931 and New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
in 1933. He was member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
from 1945 until 1946. He was elected to Congress in 1948 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Benjamin J. Rabin
Benjamin J. Rabin
Benjamin J. Rabin was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Rabin was born in Rochester, New York. He served in the United States Navy during World War I from May 30, 1917 until January 1919. He graduated from New York University in 1919...
and served from February 17, 1948 until January 3, 1949. By one measure, he was the second most liberal person to serve in Congress from 1937-2002. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention
1968 Democratic National Convention
The 1968 Democratic National Convention of the U.S. Democratic Party was held at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, from August 26 to August 29, 1968. Because Democratic President Lyndon Johnson had announced he would not seek a second term, the purpose of the convention was to...
. He taught political science at Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University, commonly referred to as NSU or Nova, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, research university located in Broward County, Florida, with its main campus in the town of Davie...
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