Harry Sandager
Harry Sandager | |
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| Born | 12 April 1887 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | 24 December 1955 (aged 68) Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, businessman |
| Years active | 1905–1955 |
| Known for | U.S. Representative from Rhode Island |
Harry Sandager (born April 12, 1887 – passed away December 24, 1955) served as a U.S. Representative representing the state of Rhode Island.
Biography
Harry Sandager entered the world in Providence, Rhode Island on April 12, 1887. His early education took place within the public school system of Cranston, Rhode Island.
From 1905 until 1918, Sandager worked as a newspaper journalist. Subsequently, between 1918 and 1922, he served as secretary to Congressman Walter R. Stiness. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University in 1922, followed by a Bachelor of Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 1923.
Following his academic achievements, Sandager returned to Providence. Between 1922 and 1931, he held an executive position at D. W. Flint, which managed dealerships for Ford, Lincoln, and Fordson tractor brands across the New England region. In 1928, he secured election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, where he served until 1936. Beginning in 1931, he owned and operated his own Ford dealership located in Cranston.
Sandager was elected as a member of the Republican to the Seventy-sixth Congress, serving from January 3, 1939, to January 3, 1941.
He was defeated in his bid for reelection to the Seventy-seventh Congress in 1940 and was also unsuccessful in the 1942 election for the Seventy-eighth Congress. Afterward, he resumed management of his automobile dealership and was active as a member of the Republican National Committee from 1941 through 1944.
Harry Sandager passed away in Cranston on December 24, 1955. His final resting place is St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.