John A. Lafore, Jr.

John A. Lafore, Jr.

John Armand Lafore, Jr. (May 25, 1905–January 24, 1993), an American politician and president of the American Kennel Club. He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Background

Lafore was born in Bala, Pennsylvania. He was a student at Swarthmore College in 1923 and 1925 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1925 and 1926.

One of his brothers, Laurence Lafore, became known for his work as an American historian.

Early career

He was an automobile dealer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1932 to 1957. He was the comptroller of Montgomery County, and chairman of the Lower Merion Township Committee. He served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945.

Elected Office

Lafore became a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives serving from 1950 to 1957.

He was elected as a Republican to the 85th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. He was reelected to the 86th Congress, but was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1960.

Post-Congressional Career

After his time in Congress, Lafore was the president of an aircraft company in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, from 1961 to 1964, and as vice president of Day and Zimmerman of Philadelphia, PA, from 1965 to 1966.

The American Kennel Club

Lafore served as executive vice president of the American Kennel Club from 1968 to 1971 and president from 1971 to 1979.

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