James E. Van Zandt

James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

James Van Zandt was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In 1917 he enlisted as an apprentice seaman in the United States Navy and served two years. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserve from 1919 to 1943, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. In December 1933 he toured the country with Smedley Butler to recruit members for the Veterans of Foreign Wars . He was the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars from 1934 to 1936.

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