Herman Welker
American politician (1906–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Herman Orville Welker (December 11, 1906 – October 30, 1957) was an American politician from the state of Idaho. He was a member of the Idaho Republican Party and served one term in the United States Senate, from 1951 to 1957.[2][3]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Idaho, Preceded by ...
Herman Welker | |
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United States Senator from Idaho | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Glen H. Taylor |
Succeeded by | Frank Church |
Personal details | |
Born | Herman Orville Welker[1] (1906-12-11)December 11, 1906 Cambridge, Idaho, US |
Died | October 30, 1957(1957-10-30) (aged 50) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Gladys Taylor Pence Welker (m. 1930) |
Children | Nancy Welker (b. 1940) |
Residence | Payette |
Alma mater | University of Idaho College of Law, LL.B. 1929 |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1943–44 |
Rank | Corporal |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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