William J. Green, Jr.

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William Joseph Green, Jr. (March 5, 1910 - December 21, 1963) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an insurance broker in Philadelphia, PA, in 1937. He served in the United States Army as a private in the Quartermaster Corps from March 22, 1944, to December 4, 1944.

He was elected to Congress in 1944, and after a defeat in the Republican landslide year of 1946, was reflected to Congress in 1948 and every two years thereafter until his death at age 53. He had been elected Democratic City Chairman in 1953, and, in that role, held until his death, he had solidified Philadelphia as a Democratic stronghold, helping John F. Kennedy carry Pennsylvania due to a large margin in Philadelphia.

He is the father of William J. Green, III.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by C. Frederick Pracht	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1945 – 1947	Succeeded by George W. Sarbacher, Jr.
Preceded by George W. Sarbacher, Jr.	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1949 – 1963	Succeeded by William J. Green