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Alvin O'Konski (Alvin Edward O'Konski) was born on 26 May, 1904 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, is a 20th century American congressman for northwestern Wisconsin.. Discover Alvin O'Konski's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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Alvin Edward O'Konski |
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83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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26 May, 1904 |
| Birthday |
26 May |
| Birthplace |
Kewaunee, Wisconsin |
| Date of death |
8 July, 1987 |
| Died Place |
Kewaunee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality |
United States
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Alvin O'Konski Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Alvin O'Konski's Wife?
His wife is Veronica M. Hemming (died 1998)
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Veronica M. Hemming (died 1998) |
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Alvin O'Konski Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alvin O'Konski worth at the age of 83 years old? Alvin O'Konski’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Alvin O'Konski's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Alvin Edward O'Konski (May 26, 1904 – July 8, 1987) was an American politician and educator who served 30 years in the United States House of Representatives.
O'Konski was born on a farm near Kewaunee, Wisconsin to Antonia ( Paska) and Frank O'Konski, on May 26, 1904.
He attended the local public schools and the University of Iowa.
He was a high school teacher in Omro and Oconto from 1926 to 1929, a member of the faculty of Oregon State College at Corvallis, Oregon, from 1929 to 1931, and a faculty member at the University of Detroit from 1936 to 1938.
He graduated from State Teachers College (now University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1927, and from the University of Wisconsin (now University of Wisconsin–Madison) in 1932.
He was superintendent of schools in Pulaski, Wisconsin, from 1932 to 1935 and an instructor at a junior college in Coleraine, Minnesota, in 1936.
He was an educator, journalist, lecturer, editor and publisher at Hurley, Wisconsin, from 1940 to 1942.
In 1942, O'Konski was elected as a Republican to the 78th United States Congress.
A Republican, he represented northwestern Wisconsin from 1943 until 1973.
He was then reelected to the fourteen succeeding Congresses serving from January 3, 1943, till January 3, 1973.
In 1957, he was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary in the special election to replace United States Senator Joseph McCarthy, who had died in office.
O'Konski voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
O'Konski represented a district that included much of the northwestern part of the state, including Rhinelander and Superior.
However, after the 1970 census, Wisconsin lost a district, and most of O'Konski's territory was merged with Wisconsin's 7th congressional district represented by three-term Democratic Party member Dave Obey.
O'Konski retained only about 40 percent of his former territory, a disadvantage he was unable to overcome despite his seniority.
Even though Richard Nixon carried most of the district in the 1972 election, O'Konski was defeated.
A proposed navy project called Project Sanguine which O'Konski supported may have been a factor in his loss.
While still serving in Congress, O'Konski founded WAEO-TV, the NBC affiliate for most of north-central Wisconsin.
He sold the station in 1976; it is now WJFW-TV.
O'Konski lived in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, until his death in 1987.
He is buried at St. Hedwig's Cemetery, a rural church cemetery west of Kewaunee.
While in congress, he represented Wisconsin's 10th congressional district.
