Becker, William Dee
Born: Oct 23, 1896 AD
Died: 1943 AD, at 46 years of age.
Nationality:
American
Categories:
Politician
1896 - Bornon the 23rd of October in East St. Louis, Illinois.
- Becker went to Harvard & was admitted to the Missouri Bar.
1916 - He was elected to a twelve year term on the St. Louis Court of Appeals.
1917 - Served as a judge on the St. Louis Court of Appeals.
1928 - He was re-elected for another 12 year term.
1941 - Becker was the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of St. Louis.
- Pushed for the expansion of Lambert Field & the development of a second airport.
1943 - Died on the 1st of August in St. Louis, Missouri of August due to Plane accident.
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