Frederick Steiwer
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"Senator Steiwer" redirects here. For the Oregon State Senate member, see Winlock W. Steiwer.
Frederick Steiwer (October 13, 1883 – February 3, 1939) was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Oregon.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Oregon, Preceded by ...
Frederick Steiwer | |
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United States Senator from Oregon | |
In office March 4, 1927 – January 31, 1938 | |
Preceded by | Robert Stanfield |
Succeeded by | Alfred Reames |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-10-13)October 13, 1883 Jefferson, Oregon, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1939(1939-02-03) (aged 55) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Freida Roesch (1911–1939) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Oregon State University (BS) University of Oregon (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 65th Field Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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A native of the state, he was county district attorney and member of the Oregon State Senate from eastern Oregon and a veteran of World War I. A Republican, he was elected to the United States Senate and served from 1927 to 1938.[1] Twice a candidate for the Republican nomination to the presidency, he delivered the keynote address during the 1936 Republican National Convention.[2][3]