His brothers were Richard J. Scheuer, a scholar and philanthropist, Walter Scheuer, an investor and documentary-maker, and Steven H. Scheuer, a television and film critic. His sister is Amy Scheuer Cohen of Larchmont, NY. He was married in 1948 to interior designer Emily Malino (1925–2007) and had four children.[2] Scheuer contracted polio while on his honeymoon, and recuperated for a year at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Warm Springs facility in Georgia. He walked with a cane for the rest of his life.[2]
Early careerEdit
Scheuer served in the United States Army from 1943 until 1945. After returning home, he was hired by the Foreign Economic Administration, and in 1951 he became employed by the Office of Price Stabilization.
Political careerEdit
After an unsuccessful run for the House in 1962, Scheuer was elected to Congress in 1964. He originally served from January 3, 1965, until January 3, 1973. He also headed the National Housing Conference.
Scheuer was an early and outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War[3] and opposed governmental interference in private matters such as contraception and abortion.[2] A strong liberal, he supported legislation for the Head Start early education program, environmental protection and automotive safety.[2] He also was a staunch supporter of Israel and the cause of Soviet Jews. He introduced a bill (HR 10638) to "provide for the establishment of the Negro History Museum Commission."[4] He was "the first high-ranking American official to meet with refuseniks"[5] and in 1972 was detained and then expelled from the Soviet Union for meeting with Jews who were trying to emigrate from that country.[3][6][7]
Scheuer ran for Mayor of New York City in 1969, but finished last in a field of five in the Democratic primary.
Population loss in the Bronx and redistricting in 1970 and again in 1972 pitted Scheuer against two other incumbent Congressmen in succession. In 1970 he defeated Representative Jacob H. Gilbert, but two years later he was defeated by Representative Jonathan Bingham.
Scheuer ran for Congress once again in 1974, moving to Neponsit, Queens in a different New York City district to succeed retiring Democrat Frank J. Brasco, who represented parts of south Queens and Brooklyn. He served his second stint as Representative from January 3, 1975, until January 3, 1993. In the 1980 Census his district was once again eliminated and he again moved to an open seat, this time based in Northeast Queens.
^Bezmozgis, David (2004-12-26). "Refusenik: ALEXANDER YAKOB LERNER, B. 1913" (paid archive). The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
^"U.S. Reacts in a Low Key To Expulsion of Scheuer" (paid archive). The New York Times. 1972-01-15. p. 11. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
^Shabad, Theodore (1972-01-15). "Moscow Expels Scheuer; Cites 'Improper Activities'" (paid archive). The New York Times. pp. 1, 10. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
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James Haas Scheuer ʃ ɔɪ e r SHOY er February 6 1920 August 30 2005 was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York He was also affiliated with the Liberal Party of New York James H ScheuerMember of theU S House of Representativesfrom New YorkIn office January 3 1965 January 3 1973Preceded byJames C HealeySucceeded byHerman Badillo redistricting Constituency11th district 1975 83 8th district 1983 93 In office January 3 1975 January 3 1993Preceded byFrank J BrascoSucceeded byJerry Nadler redistricting Constituency21st districtPersonal detailsBornJames Haas Scheuer 1920 02 06 February 6 1920New York City New York U S DiedAugust 29 2005 2005 08 29 aged 85 Washington D C U S Political partyDemocraticLiberalSpouseEmily MalinoChildren4 Contents 1 Family and education 2 Early career 3 Political career 4 Later life 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksFamily and education EditScheuer was born and raised in New York City where he attended the Ethical Culture Fieldston School He received a bachelor s degree from Swarthmore College in 1942 a master s degree from Harvard Business School in 1943 and a law degree from Columbia University Law School in 1948 1 His brothers were Richard J Scheuer a scholar and philanthropist Walter Scheuer an investor and documentary maker and Steven H Scheuer a television and film critic His sister is Amy Scheuer Cohen of Larchmont NY He was married in 1948 to interior designer Emily Malino 1925 2007 and had four children 2 Scheuer contracted polio while on his honeymoon and recuperated for a year at President Franklin D Roosevelt s Warm Springs facility in Georgia He walked with a cane for the rest of his life 2 Early career EditScheuer served in the United States Army from 1943 until 1945 After returning home he was hired by the Foreign Economic Administration and in 1951 he became employed by the Office of Price Stabilization Political career EditAfter an unsuccessful run for the House in 1962 Scheuer was elected to Congress in 1964 He originally served from January 3 1965 until January 3 1973 He also headed the National Housing Conference Scheuer was an early and outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War 3 and opposed governmental interference in private matters such as contraception and abortion 2 A strong liberal he supported legislation for the Head Start early education program environmental protection and automotive safety 2 He also was a staunch supporter of Israel and the cause of Soviet Jews He introduced a bill HR 10638 to provide for the establishment of the Negro History Museum Commission 4 He was the first high ranking American official to meet with refuseniks 5 and in 1972 was detained and then expelled from the Soviet Union for meeting with Jews who were trying to emigrate from that country 3 6 7 Scheuer ran for Mayor of New York City in 1969 but finished last in a field of five in the Democratic primary Population loss in the Bronx and redistricting in 1970 and again in 1972 pitted Scheuer against two other incumbent Congressmen in succession In 1970 he defeated Representative Jacob H Gilbert but two years later he was defeated by Representative Jonathan Bingham Scheuer ran for Congress once again in 1974 moving to Neponsit Queens in a different New York City district to succeed retiring Democrat Frank J Brasco who represented parts of south Queens and Brooklyn He served his second stint as Representative from January 3 1975 until January 3 1993 In the 1980 Census his district was once again eliminated and he again moved to an open seat this time based in Northeast Queens Later life EditFollowing his retirement he served as the United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development from 1994 until 1996 1 Scheuer died of heart and kidney failure at age 85 2 See also EditList of Jewish members of the United States CongressReferences Edit a b Scheuer James Haas 1920 2005 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress United States Congress Retrieved 2009 05 07 a b c d e Lee Jennifer 8 2005 08 31 James H Scheuer 13 Term New York Congressman Is Dead at 85 The New York Times Retrieved 2009 05 07 a b Madoff Rafael 2002 Jewish Americans and political participation a reference handbook ABC CLIO ISBN 1 57607 314 9 Retrieved 2005 05 07 CQ Almanac Retrieved March 21 2018 Bezmozgis David 2004 12 26 Refusenik ALEXANDER YAKOB LERNER B 1913 paid archive The New York Times Magazine Retrieved 2009 05 08 U S Reacts in a Low Key To Expulsion of Scheuer paid archive The New York Times 1972 01 15 p 11 Retrieved 2009 05 08 Shabad Theodore 1972 01 15 Moscow Expels Scheuer Cites Improper Activities paid archive The New York Times pp 1 10 Retrieved 2009 05 08 External links EditAppearances on C SPANU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byJames C Healey Member of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 21st congressional district1965 1973 Succeeded byJonathan B BinghamPreceded byFrank J Brasco Member of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 11th congressional district1975 1983 Succeeded byEdolphus TownsPreceded byBenjamin S Rosenthal Member of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 8th congressional district1983 1993 Succeeded byJerrold Nadler Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James H Scheuer amp oldid 1161823913, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
