Clement J. Zablocki

Clement John Zablocki
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th district
In office January 3, 1949 – December 3, 1983
Preceded by	John C. Brophy
Succeeded by	Jerry Kleczka
Personal details
Born	November 18, 1912 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died	December 3, 1983 Washington, D.C.
Nationality	Polish-American
Political party	Democratic Party
Alma mater	Marquette University
Religion	Roman Catholic

Clement John Zablocki (November 18, 1912 – December 3, 1983) was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.

Career

Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat. Zablocki was the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee from 1977 until his death in 1983. He served during the extremely important period during the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, while a number of historical international events took place, including the Iran hostage crisis.

Personal life

Zablocki was buried at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee. Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 5000 West National Avenue in Milwaukee is named for him,^[1] as is the Zablocki Library and the Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School in Milwaukee.

References

1. ^ VA government web site

External links

• Clement J. Zablocki at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Clement J. Zablocki Papers at Marquette University.
• Clement J. Zablocki, Photographs of Wisconsin’s “Mr. Democrat” at Marquette University.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by John C. Brophy	United States Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin 1949 – 1983	Succeeded by Jerry Kleczka

Persondata
Name	Zablocki, Clement J.
Alternative names
Short description	Wisconsin politician
Date of birth	November 18, 1912
Place of birth	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date of death	December 3, 1983
Place of death	Washington, D.C.