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Harvey C. Krautschun

Harvey C. Krautschun, American politician (died 2026)

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Born
July 15, 1949
Died
January 1, 2026
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Birth year
1949

About Harvey C. Krautschun

Harvey C. Krautschun was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1985 to 1996, serving as Speaker of the House between 1995 and 1996. Krautschun (July 15, 1949 – January 1, 2026) was an American politician. Krautschun was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1984, replacing Kay Jorgensen of District 31. Krautschun retired from politics in 1996 after his wife suffered a farm accident the previous year. Kirby named Krautschun as his running mate for lieutenant governor, should Kirby.

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Harvey C. Krautschun timeline

  1. Krautschun (July 15, 1949 – January 1, 2026) was an American politician.
  2. Krautschun was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1984, replacing Kay Jorgensen of District 31.
  3. Krautschun retired from politics in 1996 after his wife suffered a farm accident the previous year.

The world when Harvey C. Krautschun was born

Harvey C. Krautschun was born in 1949. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1949

  • #1 song"Riders in the Sky" – Vaughn Monroe
  • Top movieAll the King's Men
  • Top TV showTexaco Star Theater
  • Best-selling bookThe Egyptian - Mika Waltari

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentJoe Louis retires from boxing as undefeated heavyweight champion
  • Top headlineNATO established
  • Technology milestoneFirst stored-program computer runs its first program
  • Defining fadSilly Putty
  • Notable inventionSilly Putty
  • World population2.52 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderHarry S. Truman
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonMinneapolis Lakers (BAA)
  • U.S. population149.2M

1949 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Harvey C. Krautschun's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19492026
Gas$0.27$3.45/gal
Average home$8,400$435,000
Average income$5,000$67,500
Minimum wage$0.40$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$0.46$11.95
Postage stamp$0.03$0.73
Population149.2M341 million

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