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Frank E. Denholm
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district |
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| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Ben Reifel |
| Succeeded by | Larry Pressler |
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Franklin Edvard Denholm
November 29, 1923 Day County, South Dakota |
| Died | April 7, 2016 (aged 92) Brookings, South Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | South Dakota State University University of South Dakota School of Law University of Minnesota |
| Profession | Attorney |
Franklin Edvard Denholm (born November 29, 1923 – died April 7, 2016) was an important American politician. He represented the state of South Dakota in the United States House of Representatives. He served in this role from 1971 to 1975.
About Frank Denholm
Frank Denholm was born in Scotland Township, which is in Day County, South Dakota. He grew up there and later became a lawyer. He studied at several universities, including South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota School of Law, and the University of Minnesota.
Serving in Congress
Frank Denholm was a member of the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the U.S. Congress, where elected officials from each state work together. Their main job is to create and vote on laws for the entire country.
As a representative for South Dakota, Mr. Denholm worked to make sure the voices of the people in his state were heard in Washington, D.C. He served four years in this important position.
Later Life and Passing
After his time in Congress, Frank Denholm continued to live in South Dakota. He passed away on April 7, 2016. He was 92 years old when he died in Brookings, South Dakota.
