William A. Rowan

1882–1961 (age 79)

Politician

Biography

William A. Rowan spent much of his career as a thoughtful public servant in Chicago, rising from civic volunteerism to a seat on the City Council before representing the people of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives.

He approached policy with a steady commitment to fairness and worked to ensure that working families had a voice in the halls of government.

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