Oscar Ferdinand Youngdahl (October 13, 1893 – February 3, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota.[1] He was the older brother of Minnesota Governor and United States federal judge Luther Youngdahl.

Oscar Youngdahl
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1943
Preceded byDewey Johnson
Succeeded byWalter Judd
Personal details
Born(1893-10-13)October 13, 1893
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1946(1946-02-03) (aged 52)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S
Political partyRepublican
RelativesLuther Youngdahl (brother)
EducationGustavus Adolphus College
Minnesota College of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Navy

Youngdahl was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended local public schools. He began his undergraduate education at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, but ultimately graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota in 1916. Afterward, Youngdahl served as a high school principal in Ortonville, Minnesota, also doubling as the school's drama and public-speaking instructor. In 1918, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1919, attaining the rank of Seaman Second Class. Changing career direction again, Youngdahl began selling bonds and securities in the Twin Cities while simultaneously attending law school. He graduated from William Mitchell College of Law (then the Minnesota College of Law) in 1925 and began practicing in Minneapolis. He unsuccessfully ran for state attorney general eleven years later.

Youngdahl resurrected his political career in 1938, when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He won reelection in 1940, but failed to receive his Republican Party's nomination in 1942. Returning to Minneapolis, he practiced law until his death in 1946.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Youngdahl, Oscar Ferdinand". History, Arts, & Archives. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Attorney General of Minnesota
1934, 1936
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district
1939–1943
Succeeded by