J. Parnell Thomas
John Parnell Thomas (January 16, 1895 – November 19, 1970) was a stockbroker and politician. He was elected to seven terms as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. He was later a convicted criminal who served nine months in federal prison for corruption.
Read more about J. Parnell Thomas: Early Life and Career, Anti-communism, HUAC, Corruption Charges and Imprisonment, Post-prison, Death
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