Bruce Barton

Republican Representative of New York's 17th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 5, 1886 (80 years old)

Birthday

July 5, 1967

Death

American author, advertising executive, and politician.
Served as a U.S. Representative from 1937 to 1941.
Ran for U.S. Senate in 1940 but was defeated.
Became a prominent target of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his political career.
Co-founded a successful advertising agency that became a major player in the industry.
Created the character of Betty Crocker and contributed to the branding of General Motors and General Electric.
Initially supported progressive policies but later aligned with the Republican Party.
Authored several bestselling books, including “The Man Nobody Knows,” which blended Christian themes with business ideals.
His writings reflected middle-class values and aimed to inspire self-improvement and individualism.
Involved in a publicized scandal regarding a sexual affair, which led to legal disputes and media attention.
Died in 1967 at the age of 80.