Harris B. McDowell Jr.

About

Member of the Democratic Party who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Delaware from 1959 to 1967.

Before Fame

He graduated from Beacom Business College and was involved in farming and the real estate business before serving in office.

Trivia

He was a member of the State Board of Agriculture from 1937-1940.

Family Life

He has a son, Harris B. McDowell III, who became a member of the Delaware State Senate.

Associated With

He supported President Lyndon B. Johnson's war policies.