Arthur
H.
Vandenberg
Born:
03/22/1884
Grand Rapids
,
MI
Died: 04/18/1951
Parents: Aaron Vandenberg, Alpha Hendrick Vandenberg
Spouse: Elizabeth Watson (died 1917); Hazel Whitaker
Children: Barbara, Elizabeth, Arthur Hendrick
Address(es):
Interred:
Oak Hill Cemetery
Grand Rapids , MI
Died: 04/18/1951
Parents: Aaron Vandenberg, Alpha Hendrick Vandenberg
Spouse: Elizabeth Watson (died 1917); Hazel Whitaker
Children: Barbara, Elizabeth, Arthur Hendrick
Address(es):
Interred:
Oak Hill Cemetery
Grand Rapids , MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Private Papers of Senator Vandenberg - edited by Arthur H. Vandenberg, Jr., with the collaboration of Joe Alex Morris. |
Non Fiction | Adult | Boston, Houghton Mifflin | 1952 | |
| The Trail of a Tradition | Non Fiction | Adult | New York, G.P.Putnam's Sons | 1926 | |
| If Hamilton Were Here Today; American Fundamentals Applied to Modern Problems | Non Fiction | Adult | New York, London, G.P. Putnam's Sons | 1923 | |
| Alexander Hamilton, the Greatest American: an Historical Analysis of His Life and Works Together with a Symposium of Opinions by Distinguished Americans | Non Fiction | Adult | New York, London, G.P. Putnam's Sons | 1921 | |
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Other writings: - Short stories appeared in Lippincott's, Pearson's magazines |
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Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Freedom Award, Freedom House, 1948. | 1948 |
| Roosevelt Medal of Honor, 1948. | 1948 |
| Honorary LL.D., Columbia University, 1948 | 1948 |
| Collier's Award for Distinguished Congressional Service, 1946. | 1946 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd edition | 1993 |
| Current Biography | |
| International Who's Who | |
| Who's Who in America | |
| World Biography. |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attended | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1900 -1901 |
| Grand Rapids High School | Grand Rapids , MI |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United States Senator
- appointed on March 31, 1928, as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Woodbridge N. Ferris; was elected on November 6, 1928, to fill this vacancy and also for the term ending January 3, 1935; reelected in 1934, 1940 and 1946 and served from March 31, 1928, until his death |
Washington D.C. | 1928 -1951 | |
| copy boy, reporter, editor, publisher | Grand Rapids Herald | Grand Rapids , MI | 1906 -1928 |
| - Cracker factory work | Grand Rapids , MI | ||
| Staff | Collier's | New York | |
| Member: Grand Rapids Charter Commission | Michigan Republican Central Committee | Grand Rapids , MI |
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