Harold Hughes
American politician (1922–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harold Everett Hughes (February 10, 1922 – October 23, 1996) was an American politician who served as the 36th Governor of Iowa from 1963 until 1969, and a United States senator from Iowa from 1969 until 1975. He began his political career as a Republican but changed his affiliation to the Democratic Party in 1962.
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Harold Everett Hughes | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Bourke Hickenlooper |
Succeeded by | John Culver |
36th Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 17, 1963 – January 1, 1969 | |
Lieutenant | W. L. Mooty Robert D. Fulton |
Preceded by | Norman A. Erbe |
Succeeded by | Robert D. Fulton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-02-10)February 10, 1922 Ida Grove, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | October 23, 1996(1996-10-23) (aged 74) Glendale, Arizona, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (Before 1962) Democratic (1962–1996) |
Spouses | Eva Mae Mercer
(m. 1941; div. 1987)Julianne Holm (m. 1987) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Iowa |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | World War II • European Theatre |
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