| Leo Isacson | |
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| Isacson celebrating his victory in New York City | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th district |
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| In office February 17, 1948 – January 3, 1949 |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin J. Rabin |
| Succeeded by | Isidore Dollinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20th, 1910 New York, New York |
| Died | September 28, 1996 (age 86) New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | American Labor |
| Alma mater | New York University New York University School of Law |
| Religion | Jewish |
Leo Isacson (April 20, 1910 – September 28, 1996) was an American Labor member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Isacson was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1931 and New York University School of Law in 1933. He was member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946. He was elected to Congress in 1948 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Benjamin J. Rabin and served from February 17, 1948 until January 3, 1949. By one measure, he was the second most liberal person to serve in Congress from 1937-2002.[1] He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention. He taught political science at Nova Southeastern University.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Benjamin J. Rabin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th congressional district 1948–1949 |
Succeeded by Isidore Dollinger |