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Bob Kerrey
American politician and U.S. Navy Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Robert "Bob" Kerrey (born August 27, 1943) is an American politician. He served as the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party. He ran for President in 1992. He was also awarded the medal of honor for his courageous actions while a part of SEAL team 1 in Vietnam.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Nebraska, Preceded by ...
Bob Kerrey | |
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United States Senator from Nebraska | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | David Karnes |
Succeeded by | Ben Nelson |
35th Governor of Nebraska | |
In office January 6, 1983 – January 9, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | Donald McGinley |
Preceded by | Charles Thone |
Succeeded by | Kay Orr |
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Born | Joseph Robert Kerrey (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 80) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
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Years of service | 1966-1969 |
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Unit | SEAL Team 1 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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