David W. Hopkins

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David William Hopkins (October 31, 1897 – October 14, 1968) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri; born in Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas.

Hopkins moved with his parents to Saint Joseph, Missouri in 1899. He graduated from Graceland Academy, Lamoni, Iowa in 1916, Iowa State University, Iowa City, Iowa in 1920, and from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri in 1926. He then taught in the high schools of St. Joseph from 1922 until elected to Congress in 1928. He also served as superintendent of schools of St. Joseph in 1928 and 1929 and the St. Joseph Board of Education from 1937-1967. He was defeated in the election of 1932 and returned to private life as an insurance broker.

(2007). "David W. Hopkins." Biographical Directory of the US Congress. Retrieved September 21, 2007.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Charles L. Faust	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th congressional district 1929-1933	Succeeded by None (District dissolved)

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Name	Hopkins, David W.
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	October 31, 1897
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Date of death	October 14, 1968
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