Political Career & US Foreign Policy Positions
Upon his return the United States, he did not urge Americans to be isolationists. Instead, Judd encouraged support of China against Japanese aggression.
Elected to the U.S. Congress from Minnesota in 1942, where he became a powerful voice in support of China. He served for 20 years from 1943 until 1963 in the 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, and 87th congresses.
Dr. Judd was known for his eloquent oratory and expertise in US foreign policy.
He was an outspoken anti-communist and critic of U.S. rapprochement with China at the expense of the Republic of China on Taiwan. In the early 1950s Judd helped organize the Committee of One Million, a citizens' group dedicated to keeping the People's Republic of China out of the United Nations.
Judd gave the keynote address at the 1960 Republican National Convention in Chicago.
In 1962, Judd was defeated for reelection by liberal Democrat Donald M. Fraser.
He was the last person to attempt to run for president on a major party ticket to be born in the 19th century, though he did not make it past the primaries. In 1964, Judd's name was placed in nomination at the Republican National Convention for President and he received a smattering of votes.
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