David A. Reed | |
|---|---|
 Reed in 1922 | |
| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office August 8, 1922 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Crow |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Guffey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Aiken Reed December 21, 1880 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 10, 1953 (aged 72) Sarasota, Florida, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Adele Reed |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (A.B.) University of Pittsburgh (LL.B.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
David Aiken Reed (December 21, 1880 – February 10, 1953) was an American lawyer and Republican party politician from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from 1922 to 1935.[1]
He was a co-author of the restrictive Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson–Reed Act.[2][3]
- ^ "Ex-Sen. Reed Dies of Heart Seizure." Chattanooga, Tennessee: The Chattanooga Times, February 11, 1953, p. 13 (subscription required).
- ^ "IMMIGRATION BILL PASSES THE SENATE BY VOTE OF 62 TO 6; Ban on Asiatics Is Made Operative When Law Takes Effect -- Other Clauses on July 1". The New York Times. 1924-04-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ "David A. Reed Dies At 72; Ex-U.S. Senator And Hero Of War I." Buffalo, New York: The Buffalo News, February 11, 1953, p. 3 (subscription required).