Joseph P. Kamp

Joseph P. Kamp (1900–1993) was an American political activist who was jailed in 1950 for being in contempt of Congress stemming from 1944 campaign activities.[1] He was acquitted of a second contempt charge in relationship with the lobbying activities of the Constitutional Educational League, an anti-communist organization.[2]

Kamp was a contributor to The Awakener before the Second World War. He also served as a policy advisor to the Liberty Lobby.

Kamp is an uncle of Jon Voight.

References

  1. ↑ "Kamp is sent to Jail for Defying Congress". The New York Times. 1950-06-17. p. 2.
  2. ↑ "Kamp Freed in Contempt Case". The Washington Post. 1952-02-07. p. 15.

Joseph Kamp's FBI files obtained through the FOIA and hosted at the Internet Archive


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