Harold H. Velde

Harold H. Velde
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 18th district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957
Preceded by	Everett M. Dirksen
Succeeded by	Robert H. Michel
Personal details
Born	Harold Himmel Velde (1910-04-01)April 1, 1910 Parkland, Illinois, US
Died	September 1, 1985(1985-09-01) (aged 75) Sun City, Arizona, US
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Bradley University Northwestern University University of Illinois Law School

Harold Himmel Velde (April 1, 1910 – September 1, 1985) was a Republican American political figure from Illinois. While United States Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district he was chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1953 and 1955.