Robert Raymond Barry

Republican Representative of New York's 25th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1915 (73 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1988

Death

American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Represented New York’s 27th and 25th congressional districts during his time in office.
Elected to Congress in 1958 and served three terms until 1965.
Had a diverse career in investment banking, commercial banking, and as an executive in the aviation and manufacturing industries.
Worked in the office of the Undersecretary of the Navy during World War II.
Involved in political campaigns for notable figures, including Wendell Willkie and Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon.
Served as a delegate to NATO Parliamentary Assemblies and UNESCO.
Engaged in various business ventures, including mining and real estate development in California.
After leaving Congress, he continued to pursue political ambitions in California but was unsuccessful in several elections.
Appointed to the advisory council of the Peace Corps by President Ronald Reagan in 1982.
Active in community organizations, including the Farm Bureau and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity.
Married with two children.