Anthony Cavalcante: A Voice for Pennsylvania
Exploring the public service and legacy of an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Senate.
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Biography
Key Dates
Born: February 6, 1897
Died: October 29, 1966 (aged 69)
Place of Origin
Born in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, and later resided in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Political Affiliation
Affiliated with the Democratic Party throughout his political career.
Military and Legal Service
World War I Service
Anthony Cavalcante served overseas with Company D, One Hundred and Tenth Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division. His service spanned from May 3, 1918, to May 6, 1919. For his service, he was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart medal.
Legal Career
After completing his legal education, Cavalcante engaged in the practice of law. He served as chief counsel for several key organizations and districts, including:
- United Mine Workers of America, District Four
- German Township School District
- German Township Road Supervisors
- South Union Township Road Supervisors
Education
Higher Education
Cavalcante pursued higher education following his military service:
- Attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (1920-1921).
- Studied at Penn State College (1921).
- Graduated from the law school of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1924).
Pennsylvania State Senate
Term of Service
Anthony Cavalcante served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1935 to 1943.
U.S. House of Representatives
Election and Term
Elected as a Democrat to the 81st Congress in 1948, Cavalcante represented Pennsylvania's 23rd congressional district. His term in the U.S. House of Representatives ran from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1951.
Political Transition
He successfully defeated the incumbent Republican Congressman William J. Crow in the 1948 election. However, he was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection in 1950, being defeated by Republican Edward L. Sittler, Jr.
Later Life
Continued Practice
Following his service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Anthony Cavalcante returned to his legal career, continuing the practice of law until his passing.
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