Frederic René Coudert Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | John Lindsay |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander A. Falk |
| Succeeded by | MacNeil Mitchell |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1939–1944 | |
| Preceded by | Leon A. Fischel |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Bainbridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1898 New York City, US |
| Died | May 21, 1972 (aged 74) New York City, US |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Columbia University Medal for Distinguished Public Service Legion of Honor (Chevalier) (France) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Frederic René Coudert Jr. (May 7, 1898 – May 21, 1972) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1947 to 1959, and a member of the New York State Senate from 1939 to 1946. Prior to serving in Congress, he was best known for his role with New York's Rapp-Coudert Committee, which attempted to identify the extent of communist influence in the state of New York's public education system. The committee's inquiries lead to the dismissal of more than 40 instructors and staff members at the City College of New York, actions the committee's critics regarded as a political "witch-hunt."