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Ken Hechler


Born
in Roslyn, New York, The United States
September 20, 1914

Died
December 10, 2016

Genre
History, Memoir, Nonfiction


Kenneth William "Ken" Hechler was an American politician and writer. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1977 and was West Virginia Secretary of State from 1985 to 2001.

Of German-American descent, Hechler was born in Roslyn, New York. He held a BA from Swarthmore College, and an MA and PhD from Columbia University in history and government. Hechler served on the faculty of Columbia University, Princeton University, and Barnard College in the years leading up to World War ll.

Hechler held a series of minor appointed positions in the federal civil service until he was drafted into the United States Army during World War II in July, 1942. After graduation from Armore ...more

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The Bridge at Remagen: A St...
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Working with Truman: A Pers...
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Hero of the Rhine: The Karl...
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The Fight for Coal Mine Hea...
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Super Marine!: The Sgt. Orl...
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Holding the Line: The 51st ...
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