Roman Hruska
American politician (1904–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roman Lee Hruska (/ˈrʌskə/) (August 16, 1904 – April 25, 1999) was an American attorney and politician who served as a Republican U.S. senator from the state of Nebraska. Hruska was known as one of the most vocal conservatives in the Senate during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Roman Hruska | |
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United States Senator from Nebraska | |
In office November 8, 1954 – December 27, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Samuel W. Reynolds |
Succeeded by | Edward Zorinsky |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1953 – November 8, 1954 | |
Preceded by | Howard Buffett |
Succeeded by | Jackson B. Chase |
Personal details | |
Born | Roman Lee Hruska (1904-08-16)August 16, 1904 David City, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1999(1999-04-25) (aged 94) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Victoria Kuncl Hruska |
Children | Jana Hruska Quentin Hruska Roman Hruska, Jr. |
Alma mater | University of Omaha University of Chicago Creighton University |
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Hruska was also co-founder of the Douglas Theatre Company, based in Nebraska.