Nebraska Governor. After attending Hastings College, he graduated from the University of Minnesota, in 1931, earned a law degree at Harvard University, in 1935 and established a legal career in North Platte, Nebraska. He served briefly in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature, (1941-45) and served as Nebraska's Lieutenant Governor, (1947-49). In 1952, he was elected as a Republican the 27th Governor of Nebraska, serving until 1955. During his tenure, three appointments were made to the U.S. Senate, industrial developments were promoted and a tax assessment parity bill was authorized. After leaving office, he served as a delegate to the Republican National Conventions and practiced law until his death at age 88.
Nebraska Governor. After attending Hastings College, he graduated from the University of Minnesota, in 1931, earned a law degree at Harvard University, in 1935 and established a legal career in North Platte, Nebraska. He served briefly in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature, (1941-45) and served as Nebraska's Lieutenant Governor, (1947-49). In 1952, he was elected as a Republican the 27th Governor of Nebraska, serving until 1955. During his tenure, three appointments were made to the U.S. Senate, industrial developments were promoted and a tax assessment parity bill was authorized. After leaving office, he served as a delegate to the Republican National Conventions and practiced law until his death at age 88.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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