Henry B. Krajewski (July 15, 1912 – November 8, 1966) was an American politician who ran for the

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in 1952 (for the Poor Man's Party) and in 1956 (for the American Third Party). He was also an American Third Party candidate for the

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from

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in 1954. He also ran for

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three times, in 1953 (Jersey Veterans Bonus), 1957 (American Third Party), and 1961 (Veterans Bonus Now).

Biography

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Krajewski had an imposing stature; he stood six foot (1.83 m) and weighed 240 pounds (109 kg). In 1952, he owned and ran a 4,000-pig farm in Secaucus, New Jersey. With printing-press operator Frank Jenkins as his running mate, his platform included a one-year tax moratorium for every taxpayer with an annual income below $6,000, and one free pint of milk a day in school for every child. He won 4,203 votes. In 1956, Krajewski's running mate was Anna Yezo, he got 1,829 votes.

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* * 1912 births 1966 deaths Politicians from Jersey City, New Jersey People from Secaucus, New Jersey Candidates in the 1952 United States presidential election Candidates in the 1956 United States presidential election 20th-century American politicians {{NewJersey-politician-stub

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