Charles A. Sprague
American politician (1887-1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American politician (1887-1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles A. Sprague (November 12, 1887 – March 13, 1969) was the elected Governor of Oregon, and an active spokesman for the progressive portion of the Republican party.[1][2] He was a publisher and editor of the Oregon Statesman. [1] He also served as an alternate delegate to the United Nations.[1]
He was elected governor on January 9, 1939. His tenure ended on January 11, 1943. [3]
Sprague was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 12, 1887. [4]
From an early age, Sprague was devoted to education. At age 19, he briefly served as a high school principal in Iowa. At age 28, he served as an assistant state superintendent of public school education in the state of Washington.[4]
He attended Monmouth College, in Illinois, graduating in 1910.[4]
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