John Joseph Allen

Republican Representative of California's 7th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

November 27, 1899 (95 years old)

Birthday

March 7, 1995

Death

Served as U.S. Representative for California’s 7th congressional district from 1947 to 1959, the last Republican to represent Oakland and Berkeley in Congress.
Held the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, contributing to the foundation of the future Department of Transportation.
Became the mayor of McCall, Idaho, from 1988 to 1992, noted as America’s oldest mayor during his tenure.
Born to a judge and raised in Oakland, California; pursued higher education at UC Berkeley School of Law.
Joined the United States Navy as an Apprentice seaman during World War I and returned as a Lieutenant commander during World War II.
Engaged in legal practice after graduating from law school and was actively involved in education as a member and president of the Oakland Board of Education and the California State School Trustees Association.
Played a significant role in local politics as a member of the County Republican Central Committee before entering national politics.
Supported civil rights legislation, voting in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Resumed legal practice after concluding his political career and retired to McCall, Idaho, where he later served as mayor.