Harry G. Haskell, Jr.
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| Harry G. Haskell, Jr. | |
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| In office January 7, 1969 – January 9, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | John E. Babiarz, Sr. |
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| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Maloney |
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| In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1959 |
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| Preceded by | Harris B. McDowell, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Harris B. McDowell, Jr. |
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| Born | May 27, 1921 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Wilmington, Delaware Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Occupation | businessman |
Harry Garner Haskell, Jr. (born May 27, 1921) is an American businessman and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He is a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Haskell was born May 27, 1921 in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Du Pont executive Harry G. Haskell. He was educated at Tower Hill School, Wilmington, and St. Mark's School, Southboro, Massachusetts. He attended Princeton University from 1940 until 1942, when he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. He was made an ensign in 1943, and was discharged as a lieutenant (jg) in 1946.
[edit] Professional career
Haskell was personnel manager of Speakman Co. in 1947 and 1948, and President of Greenhill Dairies, Inc from 1948 until 1953, and then owner and operator of Hill Girt Farm in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. He was secretary of the Departmental Council of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1953 and 1954, consultant to the special assistant to U.S. President Eisenhower in 1955, and president of the University of Delaware Research Foundation. In 1970 he was appointed a member of the President’s National Reading Council, and was president of Abercrombie and Fitch.
[edit] Political career
Haskell was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions from 1952 until 1984, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1956, defeating incumbent Democrat U.S. Representative Harris B. McDowell, Jr.. He served in the Republican minority in the 85th Congress, but lost his bid for a second term in 1958 to Harris B. McDowell, Jr.. Haskell served from January 3, 1957 until January 3, 1959, during the administration of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was later elected Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, and served in that office from January 7, 1969 until January 9, 1973. He is now a resident of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Representatives take office January 3rd, and have terms of two years.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| U.S. Representative | Legislature | Washington, DC | 1956 | January 3, 1957 | January 3, 1959 | |
| Mayor | Executive | Wilmington | 1968 | January 7, 1969 | January 9, 1973 | Wilmington |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | ||
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| 1956 | U.S. Representative | Harry G. Haskell, Jr. | Republican | 91,538 | 52% | Harris B. McDowell, Jr. | Democratic | 84,644 | 48% | ||
| 1958 | U.S. Representative | Harry G. Haskell, Jr. | Republican | 76,099 | 50% | Harris B. McDowell, Jr. | Democratic | 76,797 | 50% | ||
| 1968 | Mayor | Harry G. Haskell, Jr. | Republican | Democratic |
[edit] References
- Cohen, Celia (2002). Only in Delaware, Politics and Politicians in the First State. Newark, Delaware: Grapevine Publishing.
[edit] External links
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress [1]
- Delaware’s Members of Congress [2]
- Political Graveyard [3]
[edit] Places with more information
- Historical Society of Delaware [4] 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware Library [5] 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965
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