Clement J. Zablocki

Clement John Zablocki
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th district
In office January 3, 1949 – December 3, 1983
Preceded by	John C. Brophy
Succeeded by	Jerry Kleczka

Born	November 18, 1912 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died	December 3, 1983 Washington, D.C.
Nationality	Polish-American
Political party	Democrat
Alma mater	Marquette University

Clement John Zablocki (November 18, 1912 - December 3, 1983) was a powerful American politician from the state of Wisconsin.

Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat.

Zablocki was the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee from 1977 until his death in 1983. He served during the extremely important period during the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, while a number of historical International events took place, including the Iran hostage crisis.

He was buried at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Gravestone

Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 5000 West National Avenue in Milwaukee is named for Zablocki.^[1]

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Preceded by John C. Brophy	United States Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin 1949 – 1983	Succeeded by Jerry Kleczka