page_title: Herman Toll
hierarchical_section_title: Herman Toll
context_page_description: Herman Toll from 1959 to 1967 was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania. He supported the civil rights movement, and sponsored legislation to create several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Urban Affairs and Housing.
context_section_description: Herman Toll (March 15, 1907 – July 26, 1967) from 1959 to 1967 was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania. He supported the civil rights movement, and sponsored legislation to create several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Urban Affairs and Housing.
caption: Rep. Herman Toll (D-Pa), standing center with fellow Pennsylvania congressmen, meets with President John F. Kennedy, May 18, 1961
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