Richard Bartholdt

Republican Representative of Missouri's 10th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

November 2, 1855 (76 years old)

Birthday

March 19, 1932

Death

Emigrated from the Principality of Reuss-Gera to the United States in 1872, initially settling in Brooklyn, New York.
Pursued a career in journalism, eventually becoming the editor in chief of the St. Louis Tribune.
Served on the St. Louis Board of Education, including a term as president.
Represented Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives for over two decades.
Chaired several significant committees, including those on Immigration and Naturalization, Levees and Improvements of the Mississippi River, and Public Buildings and Grounds.
Appointed as a special envoy to the German Emperor by President Taft in 1911.
Played a leading role in the Interparliamentary Union and proposed the creation of a League of Peace.
Founded and led a congressional arbitration group advocating for peaceful conflict resolution.
Advocated for Esperanto, proposing its inclusion in American school curriculums.
Led the American Independence Union during World War I, campaigning for an embargo on munitions sales to belligerents.
Authored an autobiography titled “From Steerage to Congress.”
Passed away in St. Louis, Missouri, with his ashes interred in Concordia Cemetery.