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Clark began his career as a lawyer in Philadelphia. In 1941, he was called up to military service for World War II, eventually becoming a colonelColonel ( Ger: Oberst is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. The word is pronounced similarly to "kernel". In the US military, a colonel in the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps is equivalent to a c in the United States Army Air ForceThe United States Army Air Force or USAAF was a part of the U. military during World War II. The direct precursor to the U. Air Force, the USAAF formally existed between 1941 and 1947. History Prior to the start of World War II, the USAAF was known as the before mustering out in 1945Events January January 5 The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet government of Poland. January 7 British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of the Bulge. January 12 World War II:. (Clark won the Bronze StarThe Bronze Star Medal is a United States military individual decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. Bronze Star Medal General information The medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacit, the Legion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a decoration of the United States military which is awarded to for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued both to United States military personnel and, and the OBEThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross (G. Knight or Dame Commander for his wartime service in the China-Burma-India theater .)

After the war, Clark became involved in Philadelphia city politics, first winning the city controller position in 19491949 is the common year starting on Saturday. see link for calendar) Events January-February January 4 RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line departs Southampton for New York on her maiden voyage January 4 February 22 Series of winter storms in Nebraska, Wyoming,, then moving up to mayor three years later. On the strength of his mayoral record, he won the Democraticlogo depicts a stylized donkey in red, white, and blue. The Democratic Party is one of the two major United States political parties. The Party is currently the minority in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, as w nomination for the U.S. Senate in 1956, and went on to beat incumbent James H. Duff in the general election.

After losing the 1968 senatorial election to Republican Richard Schweiker, Clark retired from politics, and lived the rest of his life in Philadelphia.

Clark was a native of Philadelphia. He received his bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1923 and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1926. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society.