Leonard Farbstein
| Leonard Farbstein | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district | |
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In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur G. Klein |
| Succeeded by | Bella Abzug |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 4th district | |
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In office January 1, 1933 – December 31, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Mandelbaum |
| Succeeded by | Samuel A. Spiegel |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 12, 1902 New York City |
| Died |
November 9, 1993 (aged 91) New York City |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Blossom Langer |
| Children | Louis Farbstein |
| Alma mater |
City College of New York New York University Law School Hebrew Union Teachers College |
Leonard Farbstein (October 12, 1902 – November 9, 1993) was an American politician from New York.
Life
Farbstein was born on October 12, 1902, in New York City, and graduated from High School of Commerce. He attended City College of New York and Hebrew Union Teachers College. During the First World War Farbstein served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. He graduated from New York University School of Law in 1924, and practiced law in New York City.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 4th D.) in 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939–40, 1941–42, 1943–44, 1945–46, 1947–48, 1949–50, 1951–52, 1953–54 and 1955–56. On September 18, 1947, Farbstein married Blossom Langer, and they had one son: Louis Farbstein (born 1948).
He was elected as a Democrat to the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 90th and 91st United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1957, to January 3, 1971. He was an open supporter of Lyndon B. Johnson's policy on the Vietnam War.[1][2] In 1970, he was defeated for re-nomination by Bella Abzug.[3]
Farbstein died on November 9, 1993, in New York City, and was interred in Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey.
References
- ↑ "Farbstein Wins On Viet Nam Issue". The Norwalk Hour. Associated Press. September 28, 1966. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ↑ Stone, Kurt F. (2010). The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0810877384. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Be A Bella Booster". The Village Voice. September 10, 1970. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- United States Congress. "Leonard Farbstein (id: F000015)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Samuel Mandelbaum |
New York State Assembly New York County, 4th District 1933–1956 |
Succeeded by Samuel A. Spiegel |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Arthur G. Klein |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district 1957–1971 |
Succeeded by Bella Abzug |