Harold L. Ickes 1874 – 1952

Biography

Harold L. Ickes was born on March 15, 1874, in Frankstown Township, beginning a life that would span nearly eight decades of American public service. Though details of his early years remain modest in the historical record, Ickes dedicated himself to political work during a transformative period in the nation’s history. His career placed him at the center of significant national conversations and decisions that shaped the course of the twentieth century.

After a lifetime of commitment to public service, Ickes passed away on February 3, 1952, in Washington, D.C., where he had spent much of his professional life. His death marked the end of an era for those who had worked alongside him in the nation’s capital. The full scope of his contributions to American political life continues to be remembered by historians and those familiar with his work.

Harold L. Ickes was laid to rest at Sandy Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland, where his memory endures. Though many details of his personal life and specific accomplishments have faded with time, his presence in American politics during the mid-twentieth century remains part of the historical record. He left behind a legacy of service to his country during years of significant national change.