Henry S. Reuss
Henry Reuss | |
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Chair of the House Banking Committee | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Wright Patman |
Succeeded by | Fernand St Germain |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Charles J. Kersten |
Succeeded by | Jim Moody |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Schoellkopf Reuss February 22, 1912 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 12, 2002 San Rafael, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican (Before 1950) Democratic (1950–2002) |
Spouse |
Margaret Magrath (m. 1942) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Henry Schoellkopf (uncle) |
Education | Cornell University (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star |
Henry Schoellkopf Reuss (February 22, 1912 – January 12, 2002) was a
Early life
Henry Schoellkopf Reuss was born in
He grew up in Milwaukee's German section. Reuss earned his
Career
He was a lawyer in private practice and business executive. He served as assistant corporation counsel for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1939 to 1940 and Counsel for United States Office of Price Administration from 1941 to 1942.[2]
World War II
He was in the
Political career
In 1950, he left the
He served as member of the
Reuss was elected as a
With a powerful intellect and gift for explaining complex economic issues in easily-understood, pithy remarks, Reuss was frequently sought out by the Democratic leadership and candidates to comment on policies and actions of the Nixon and Ford Administrations. That and his chairmanship of the House Government Operations Subcommittee on Conservation & the Environment made him a hero to liberals and progressives.[8]
After the 1974 post-Watergate Democratic landslide victories in Congress, Reuss defeated the more senior
Later career
He was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-eighth Congress in 1982. After retiring from Congress, he continued to donate to Democratic campaigns, including to Senator Russ Feingold's and Paul Tsongas's campaigns in 1992. Mrs. Reuss was also an active donor to Democrats and related groups.[10]
Personal life
In 1942, he married Margaret Magrath (c. 1920–2008).
In retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Reuss spent much time living in the “unknown south of France,” the title of their 1991 Harvard History Buff‘s Guide. This is a charming, erudite paperback, probably written largely by Margaret judging from style, and reflects a love of France and Reussian vigor of study and exploration.[12]
Legacy
For 20 years, beginning in 1983, a 14-story office building in Milwaukee was named Reuss Plaza Federal Office Building (It was later called The Blue and since 2019, 310W.) The National Park Service's Henry Reuss Ice Age Center is located near Dundee, Wisconsin.[1][13]
References
- Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Political Graveyard: Lawyer Politicians in California, Q-R". The Political Graveyard. Lawrence Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ American National Biography Online. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ISBN 9781598845396. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9780816074587. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Jacob F. Schoellkopf". The New York Times. September 17, 1899. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e
Clymer, Adam (2002-01-15). "Henry Reuss, Liberal in Congress, Dies at 89" (New York Times). The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
leading liberal in Congress on issues from interest rates to pollution to Watergate to aid for New York City
- ^ Congressional Staff Directory, 1955-83, Congressional Quarterly, Washington, D.C.
- ^ Weekly Reports, 1955-83, Congressional Quarterly, Washington, D.C.
- ^ Herbert, Bob (2002-01-21). "An Honorable Man". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
...a thoughtful and creative congressman who represented the North Side of Milwaukee...
- ^ "CABIN JOHN, MD Political Contributions by Individuals". Advameg, Inc. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ a b Sullivan, Patricia (2008-10-08). "Margaret M. Reuss; Political Activist, Professor". Washington Post. p. B6. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ISBN 1-55832-030-X.
- Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- Sources
- Reuss, Henry S. (1999). When government was good : memories of a life in politics. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press. LCCN 98048747.
- Reuss, Henry S.; Margaret Reuss (1991). The unknown south of France : a history buff's guide. ISBN 1-55832-030-X.
- Reuss, Henry S. (1990). On the trail of the Ice Age : a guide to Wisconsin's Ice Age National Reserve and Trail for hikers, bikers, and motorists. ).
- Reuss, Henry S. (1977). To save our cities : what needs to be done. LCCN 77092384.
- Walker, Charls E.; Henry S. Reuss (1973). Major tax reform: urgent necessity or not?. ISBN 0-8447-2037-2.
- Reuss, Henry S. (1970). Revenue-sharing; crutch or catalyst for state and local governments? (1st ed.). LCCN 63023048.
- Reuss, Henry S. (1969). Entwicklungshilfe und internationale Geldschöpfung; eine Vernunftehe (in German). Anton Zottmann (trans.). LCCN 71461679.
- Reuss, Henry S. (1964). The critical decade : an economic policy for America and the free world (1st ed.). LCCN 63023048.
External links
- United States Congress. "Henry S. Reuss (id: R000165)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.