Harold Knutson

Harold Knutson (October 20, 1880 – August 21, 1953) was born in Skien, Norway. At the age of 6 he and his family moved to the United States initially settling in Chicago, Illinois, but later moving to Sherburne County, Minnesota. He became the editor for the St. Cloud Daily Journal-Press and later president of the Northern Minnesota Editorial Association. From 1917 to 1949 he served as a Republican Party Congressman and was majority whip from 1919 – 1923. In 1947 he headed the House Ways and Means Committee, but President Truman vetoed their proposals and deemed them a "Do Nothing Congress." He was then defeated in 1948 and returned to editing. He continued to do that until his death in 1953.

On a personal score he was a Lutheran who set up a camp for "neglected, unfortunate, deprived and handicapped children." He was also a member of the Freemasons, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Preceded by Charles Lindbergh	U.S. Representative from the 6th Congressional District of Minnesota 1917 – 1949	Succeeded by Fred Marshall

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