Milton Young
American politician (1897–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milton Ruben Young (December 6, 1897 – May 31, 1983) was an American politician, most notable for representing North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1945 until 1981. At the time of his retirement, he was the most senior Republican in the Senate, and the last member of the Lost Generation to serve in the Senate.
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Milton Young | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office December 5, 1980 – December 6, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Warren Magnuson |
Succeeded by | Warren Magnuson |
Secretary of the Senate Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 1946 – January 3, 1971 | |
Leader | Wallace H. White |
Preceded by | John Chandler Gurney |
Succeeded by | Norris Cotton |
United States Senator from North Dakota | |
In office March 12, 1945 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | John Moses |
Succeeded by | Mark Andrews |
Personal details | |
Born | Milton Ruben Young (1897-12-06)December 6, 1897 Berlin, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 1983(1983-05-31) (aged 85) Sun City, Arizona, U.S. |
Resting place | Berlin Cemetery Berlin, North Dakota |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Malinda Benson
(m. 1919; died 1969)Patricia Byrne (m. 1969) |
Education | North Dakota State University Graceland University |
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