Kenneth S. Wherry
American politician (1892–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kenneth Spicer Wherry (February 28, 1892 – November 29, 1951) was an American businessman, attorney, and politician.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he served as a U.S. senator from Nebraska from 1943 until his death in 1951; he was the minority leader for the last two years.
Quick Facts Senate Minority Leader, Deputy ...
Kenneth Wherry | |
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Senate Minority Leader | |
In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951 | |
Deputy | Leverett Saltonstall |
Preceded by | Alben W. Barkley |
Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
Leader of the Senate Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951 | |
Deputy | Leverett Saltonstall |
Preceded by | Wallace H. White |
Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
Senate Majority Whip | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Leader | Wallace H. White |
Preceded by | J. Lister Hill |
Succeeded by | Francis J. Myers |
Senate Minority Whip | |
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
Leader | Charles L. McNary Wallace H. White |
Preceded by | Felix Hebert (1935) |
Succeeded by | Scott W. Lucas |
United States Senator from Nebraska | |
In office January 3, 1943 – November 29, 1951 | |
Preceded by | George W. Norris |
Succeeded by | Fred Seaton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-02-28)February 28, 1892 Liberty, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | November 29, 1951(1951-11-29) (aged 59) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marjorie Colwell |
Children | 1 son 1 daughter |
Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BA) Harvard University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1917–1918 |
Unit | Flying Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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