Background
Ray was born in Mankato, Minnesota.
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John Henry
United States representative lawyer politician
John Henry Ray was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New New York
Education
He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1908 and Harvard Law School in 1911.
Career
He practiced law and was an assistant trust officer for the Wells-Dickey Trust Company in Minneapolis. He joined the United States Army for World War I, serving first as a first lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General"s Corps, and then an assistant to the special representative of Secretary of War Newton Doctorate. Baker during post-war armistice discussions with Allied governments. Ray moved to Dongan Hills, New York in 1923 and continued to practice law.
In 1937 Ray became vice president and general counsel for Western Electric and in 1942 he was promoted to vice president and general counsel of American Telephone & Telegraph Company, a position he held until retiring in 1951.
Ray was elected to Congress in 1952. He was reelected four times and served from January 3, 1953 until January 3, 1963 (the 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, and 87th Congresses).
While in the House he was appointed to the Merchant Marine and Judiciary Committees. He sought to give tax breaks to firms purchasing anti-pollution equipment and the establishment of tax free pensions.
In retirement Ray resided in Staten Island, where he died May 21, 1975.
He was cremated and his ashes were given to his family.
Achievements
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In 1920 he was presented with the Order of the Crown of Italy for his work with the Italian government.
Membership
In addition, Ray served as legal adviser to then-Congressman Ford when he was a member of the Warren Commission.
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Born
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Died
March 21, 1975 (aged 88) -
Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Republican party
Awards
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Order of the Crown of Italy