John B. Sullivan
1897–1951 (age 54)
U.S. Representative
Biography
John B. Sullivan rose from the streets of St. Louis to represent Missouri in the U.S. House, where he served during critical years of the mid-20th century and earned respect for advocating on behalf of working families.
He remained attentive to the everyday concerns of his constituents, championing infrastructure projects and federal relief measures that smoothed the transition to peacetime and offered vital support to veterans.