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| + | |name=Abraham Jacob Multer | ||
| + | |image=Abraham Multer bioguide.jpg | ||
| + | |party=[[Democrat]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Berte Multer | ||
| + | |religion=[[Judaism]] | ||
| + | |offices= | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/misc | ||
| + | |office=Justice of the New York State [[Supreme Court]] | ||
| + | |terms=January 1, 1968 – January 1, 1977 | ||
| + | |preceded=??? | ||
| + | |former=y | ||
| + | |succeeded=??? | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/representative | ||
| + | |state=New York | ||
| + | |district=13th | ||
| + | |terms=January 3, 1953 – December 31, 1967 | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Donald L. O'Toole]] | ||
| + | |former=y | ||
| + | |succeeded=Bertram L. Podell | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/representative | ||
| + | |state=New York | ||
| + | |district=14th | ||
| + | |terms=November 4, 1947 – January 3, 1953 | ||
| + | |preceded=Leo F. Rayfiel | ||
| + | |former=y | ||
| + | |succeeded=John J. Rooney | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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'''Abraham Jacob Multer''' (December 24, 1900 – November 4, 1986) was a [[Democrat]] congressman from [[New York]] who represented the 14th and 13th congressional districts for a total of two decades, spanning 1947 to 1967. He was later a justice for the state Supreme Court, serving for nine years. | '''Abraham Jacob Multer''' (December 24, 1900 – November 4, 1986) was a [[Democrat]] congressman from [[New York]] who represented the 14th and 13th congressional districts for a total of two decades, spanning 1947 to 1967. He was later a justice for the state Supreme Court, serving for nine years. | ||
| − | Multer was also a | + | Multer was also a president of Bnai Zion, a [[Zionist]] fraternal organization at the national level.<ref name=nytimesobituary>November 7, 1986. [https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/07/obituaries/abraham-multer-ex-congressman.html ABRAHAM MULTER, EX-CONGRESSMAN]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref><ref>June 24, 1974. [https://www.nytimes.com/1974/06/24/archives/zionist-unit-reelects-multer.html Zionist Unit Re‐elects Multer]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> |
==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
Following the resignation of Rep. Leo F. Rayfiel to become a district court judge, Multer ran for the open seat in the 1947 special election and easily won, garnering 58% of the vote over two opponents.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=143082 NY District 14 Special Race - Nov 04, 1947]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> He continued being re-elected twice before running again following redistricting in the 13th congressional district,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=37521 Candidate - Abraham J. Multer]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> where he succeeded [[Donald O'Toole]]. | Following the resignation of Rep. Leo F. Rayfiel to become a district court judge, Multer ran for the open seat in the 1947 special election and easily won, garnering 58% of the vote over two opponents.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=143082 NY District 14 Special Race - Nov 04, 1947]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> He continued being re-elected twice before running again following redistricting in the 13th congressional district,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=37521 Candidate - Abraham J. Multer]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> where he succeeded [[Donald O'Toole]]. | ||
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| + | During his tenure, Multer successfully led the opposition towards towards legislation which would authorize a subway system in [[Washington, D.C.]], instead advocated for private enterprise to be responsible for the construction of the $400 million project.<ref name=nytimesobituary/> | ||
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| + | According to [[JFK]] documents released in 2017, Multer played a role in an 1960 plot to bring disposed [[Cuba]] dictator [[Fulgencio Batista]] to the United States, where he would then be the beneficiary of a $150,000 bribe split between him, a [[Miami]] Beach attorney, and two Batista adherents.<ref>Steinbuch, Yaron; Brown, Ruth (October 27, 2017). [https://nypost.com/2017/10/27/jfk-docs-reveal-plot-to-take-out-castro-conspiracy-fears/ JFK docs reveal plot to take out Castro]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> Batista ultimately turned down the offer.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/jfk-assassination-files/ The latest revelations from | ||
| + | the JFK assassination records]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | When the "Committee to Save the [[Middle East]] from [[Communism]]" was formed, Multer urged members to prohibit the use of their names.<ref name=jta>February 21, 1956. [https://www.jta.org/archive/congressmen-urged-not-to-back-new-u-s-group-on-middle-east-issue Congressmen Urged Not to Back New U.S. Group on Middle East Issue]. ''Jewish Telegraphic Agency''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> This was in response to a letterhead signed "Gabriel Wechsler on behalf of Congressman Multer," to which the New York representative sent a letter to colleagues reading:<ref name=jta/> | ||
| + | {{cquote|The sending of this letter was unauthorized, and immediately upon learning thereof I contacted the author of the letter who agreed with me that it was unauthorized. I have taken the precaution of writing to him, telling him that I will not participate in any of the work of this committee and do not wish to have my name connected with it in any way whatsoever. May I respectfully suggest that you follow the same course.}} | ||
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| + | Multer faced a strong primary challenge in the [[1966 Midterm Elections|1966 midterms]] by businessman Melvin Dubin.<ref>June 13, 1966. [https://www.nytimes.com/1966/01/13/archives/businessman-to-oppose-multer-in-june-primary.html Businessman to Oppose Multer in June Primary]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> He narrowly won renomination, defeating Dubin by only 2.5 percentage points.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=175095 NY District 13 - D Primary Race - Jun 28, 1966]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved September 27, 2021.</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=M001074 Profile] at the ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress | ||
| + | *[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20446037/abraham-jacob-multer Profile] at ''Find a Grave | ||
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[[Category:Former United States Representatives]] | [[Category:Former United States Representatives]] | ||
[[Category:Democrats]] | [[Category:Democrats]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Moderate Democrats]] | ||
[[Category:American Jews]] | [[Category:American Jews]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Zionists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Zionism]] | ||
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| Abraham Jacob Multer | |||
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| Former Justice of the New York State Supreme Court From: January 1, 1968 – January 1, 1977 | |||
| Predecessor | ??? | ||
| Successor | ??? | ||
| Former U.S. Representative from New York's 13th Congressional District From: January 3, 1953 – December 31, 1967 | |||
| Predecessor | Donald L. O'Toole | ||
| Successor | Bertram L. Podell | ||
| Former U.S. Representative from New York's 14th Congressional District From: November 4, 1947 – January 3, 1953 | |||
| Predecessor | Leo F. Rayfiel | ||
| Successor | John J. Rooney | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Democrat | ||
| Spouse(s) | Berte Multer | ||
| Religion | Judaism | ||
Abraham Jacob Multer (December 24, 1900 – November 4, 1986) was a Democrat congressman from New York who represented the 14th and 13th congressional districts for a total of two decades, spanning 1947 to 1967. He was later a justice for the state Supreme Court, serving for nine years.
Multer was also a president of Bnai Zion, a Zionist fraternal organization at the national level.[1][2]
U.S. House of Representatives
Following the resignation of Rep. Leo F. Rayfiel to become a district court judge, Multer ran for the open seat in the 1947 special election and easily won, garnering 58% of the vote over two opponents.[3] He continued being re-elected twice before running again following redistricting in the 13th congressional district,[4] where he succeeded Donald O'Toole.
During his tenure, Multer successfully led the opposition towards towards legislation which would authorize a subway system in Washington, D.C., instead advocated for private enterprise to be responsible for the construction of the $400 million project.[1]
According to JFK documents released in 2017, Multer played a role in an 1960 plot to bring disposed Cuba dictator Fulgencio Batista to the United States, where he would then be the beneficiary of a $150,000 bribe split between him, a Miami Beach attorney, and two Batista adherents.[5] Batista ultimately turned down the offer.[6]
When the "Committee to Save the Middle East from Communism" was formed, Multer urged members to prohibit the use of their names.[7] This was in response to a letterhead signed "Gabriel Wechsler on behalf of Congressman Multer," to which the New York representative sent a letter to colleagues reading:[7]
| “ | The sending of this letter was unauthorized, and immediately upon learning thereof I contacted the author of the letter who agreed with me that it was unauthorized. I have taken the precaution of writing to him, telling him that I will not participate in any of the work of this committee and do not wish to have my name connected with it in any way whatsoever. May I respectfully suggest that you follow the same course. | ” |
Multer faced a strong primary challenge in the 1966 midterms by businessman Melvin Dubin.[8] He narrowly won renomination, defeating Dubin by only 2.5 percentage points.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 November 7, 1986. ABRAHAM MULTER, EX-CONGRESSMAN. The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ June 24, 1974. Zionist Unit Re‐elects Multer. The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ NY District 14 Special Race - Nov 04, 1947. Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ Candidate - Abraham J. Multer. Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ Steinbuch, Yaron; Brown, Ruth (October 27, 2017). JFK docs reveal plot to take out Castro. New York Post. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/jfk-assassination-files/ The latest revelations from the JFK assassination records]. The Washington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 February 21, 1956. Congressmen Urged Not to Back New U.S. Group on Middle East Issue. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ June 13, 1966. Businessman to Oppose Multer in June Primary. The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ↑ NY District 13 - D Primary Race - Jun 28, 1966. Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 27, 2021.