Background
Zandt, James Edward Van was born on December 18, 1898 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Theodore and Katherine (Smith) Van Zandt.
Zandt, James Edward Van was born on December 18, 1898 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Theodore and Katherine (Smith) Van Zandt.
Student, Altoona public schools. Student, Railway Apprentice School. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Rider College, 1956.
Molder apprentice, Pennsylvania Railway shops, Altoona, 1916;with various departments, Pennsylvania R.R. to district passenger agent, Pennsylvania R.R., 1938;member, 76th to 78th Congresses 22d Pennsylvania district, 1938-1943;member, 80th to 87th Congresses 20th Pennsylvania district, 1946-1962;ranking House Republican, member Joint Atomic Energy Committee and House Armed Services Committee.
With United States Navy, 1917-1919, lieutenant to captain active duty, United States Navy, 1941-1946. Rear admiral retired, United States Naval Reserve. Also served in Korea.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (Commander Pennsylvania department 1928-1929, nar. Commander in chief 1933-1935), American Legion, Amvets, Grange, Masons, Shriners, Knights of Pythias, Eagles.
Married Esther Meisenhoelder, September 21, 1947. 1 child, James Edward World War II.