Duncan served as delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention . He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives of the 73rd United States Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses , serving from March 4 , 1933 to January 3 , 1943 . He served as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus for the 77th United States Congress , but was unsuccessful in his candidacy for reelection in 1942 to the 78th United States Congress
1932 Democratic National Convention
1932 Democratic National Convention
Richard M. Duncan