Ralph R. Harding
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Ralph R. Harding | |
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Idaho State Legislature | |
In office 1955–1956 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Malad City, Idaho, US | September 9, 1929
Died | October 26, 2006 Blackfoot, Idaho, US | (aged 77)
Resting place | Malad City Cemetery Malad City, Idaho |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Wilhelmina Conrad Harding (m.1954–2006, his death) |
Children | 2 sons, 3 daughters |
Residence | Blackfoot |
Profession | Agriculture, Accountant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Army |
Years of service | 1951–1953 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Ralph R. Harding (September 9, 1929 – October 26, 2006) was a former congressman from eastern Idaho; he served two terms as a Democrat from 1961 to 1965.[1][2]
Early life
Born in
Career
Harding served in the Idaho state legislature from 1955 to 1956. He ran against Republican congressman
Benson was Secretary of Agriculture for two terms during the Eisenhower administration. After he left the Department of Agriculture, Benson vigorously supported the views of John Birch Society founder Robert Welch. In his book "The Patriot" Welch called Eisenhower a communist sympathizer. In a letter, Eisenhower thanked Harding for defending him against Welch's allegations.
After his 1964 defeat, Harding served as special assistant to the
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
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1960 | Ralph Harding | 90,161 | 53.0% | Hamer Budge (inc.) | 86,100 | 47.0% | ||
1962 | Ralph Harding (inc.) | 83,152 | 52.8% | Orval Hansen | 74,203 | 47.2% | ||
1964 | Ralph Harding (inc.) | 84,022 | 47.8% | George Hansen | 91,838 | 51.8% |
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
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1966 | Ralph Harding | 112,637 | 44.6% | Len Jordan (inc.) | 139,819 | 55.4% |
Harding attempted to regain the 2nd district seat again in
Death and legacy
Harding died at the age of seventy-seven in Blackfoot. According to a news report in the Idaho Statesman, a cause of death was not released by the hospital or family at the time of his death. Harding was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is interred at Malad City Cemetery in Malad City.
In 1977, Harding and
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ^ "Obituary: Ralph Ray Harding". Deseret News. October 30, 2006. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ a b Cordes, Jeff (November 1, 2006). "Ralph Harding, driving force of the Thompson, dies at 77". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ^ "Ralph Harding finishes tour". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. April 14, 1966. p. b3.
- ^ "Kress has rematch with George Hansen". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 9, 1978. p. 12A.
- ^ "Killebrew plans 2nd charity golf". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). Associated Press. July 13, 1978. p. B13.
- ^ "Harmon Killebrew sponsors tourney". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 2, 1979. p. 26.
- ^ Benson, Lee (August 22, 1980). "Still hitting 'em straight - sometimes". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). Associated Press. p. 4B.
- ^ "Ford plays best golf round ever". Victoria Advocate. (Texas). Associated Press. August 21, 1977. p. 3C.
- ^ Miller, Hack (August 20, 1977). "Ford takes a payoff". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 6A.
- ^ Killebrew, Harmon; Harding, Ralph (September 1, 1977). "Charity golfers drawing thanks". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). (letter). p. 4.
- ^ Cordes, Jeff (November 1, 2006) [August 23, 1984]. "Ralph Harding: back room maestro of the Thompson". Idaho Mountain Express. (Ketchum). Retrieved July 29, 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Ralph R. Harding (id: H000191)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- UCSF Library – Harding biography, circa 1981, on Killebrew & Harding stationery
- Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament
- Political Graveyard – Ralph Harding
- Our Campaigns – Ralph R. Harding
- Ralph R. Harding at Find a Grave