Bob Kerrey - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bob Kerrey | |
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United States Senator from Nebraska | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | David Karnes |
Succeeded by | Ben Nelson |
35th Governor of Nebraska | |
In office January 6, 1983 – January 9, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | Donald McGinley |
Preceded by | Charles Thone |
Succeeded by | Kay Orr |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Robert Kerrey August 27, 1943 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
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Military service | |
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Years of service | 1966-1969 |
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Unit | SEAL Team 1 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Joseph Robert "Bob" Kerrey (born August 27, 1943) is an American politician. He served as the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party. He ran for President in 1992. He was also awarded the medal of honor for his courageous actions while a part of SEAL team 1 in Vietnam.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Bob Kerrey out of running for top job at MPAA". Los Angeles Times. Latimesblogs.latimes.com. July 29, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
Other websites
[change | change source] Media related to Bob Kerrey at Wikimedia Commons