Dalip Singh Saund
Congressman from India
This web site is devoted to Dalip Singh Saund, the first United States Congressman born in Asia.
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Dalip Singh Saund
This book is the simple story of the struggles, sorrows and joys, defeats and recoveries, of a twenty-year-old native of India who came to the United States and, nearly twoscore years later, became a United States congressman. My guideposts were two of the most beloved men in history, Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi. My constant inspiration was the memory of my wise though unlettered mother, who had loved me dearly and taught me the lessons in good living.
I received my inner joys and support from a devoted wife who knew how to chide and guide. Thirty years ago she had married me not for money, position, or prospect, for these I had none. Kipling said, "East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet." Clearly, he was wrong, for a Saund from the East met a Kosa from the West. God blessed them with three marvelous children.
In private life I have never known a verbal or physical quarrel or fight with anyone. My religion teaches me that love and service to fellow men are the road to earthly bliss and spiritual salvation.
Lincoln said once, "Be satisfied with skim milk if you cannot get cream." I have had to live on skim mi
Dalip Singh Saund
Dalip Singh Saund was born to a Sikh family in a small village in India. He went on to become a scholar, public speaker, author, farmer, judge, and the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress. Learn about Dalip's fascinating, barrier-breaking journey in this inspirational biography&#;part of the Leaders Like Us true story books based on real life book series.
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Dalip Singh Saund, Indian congressman. member 85thth congresses, 29th District; Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American, India Association American (past president), Sigma Psi.
Background
Saund, Dalip Singh was born on September 20, in Amritsar, India. Son of Natha Singh and Jeoni (Kaur) Saund.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with honors, U. Punjab, India, Master of Arts, University California, , Doctor of Philosophy,
Career
He served the 29th District of California from January 3, to January 3, He immigrated to the United States (via Ellis Island) originally to study agriculture at the University of California, Berkeley. He thereafter remained in the United States, becoming a successful farmer.
After the Luce-Celler Acting was passed in , he applied for naturalization and became an American citizen in
In May , Saund suffered a severe stroke which left him unable to speak or walk without assistance. He was defeated for reelection by Republican Patrick Martin by a 56% to 44% margin. c.
Achievements
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