American politician (1895–1953) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Marion "Young Bob" La Follette Jr. (February 6, 1895 – February 24, 1953) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1925 to 1947. He was a son of U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator and Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette Sr., and father of Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette.
Robert M. La Follette Jr. | |
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United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office September 30, 1925 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Robert M. La Follette |
Succeeded by | Joseph McCarthy |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Marion La Follette Jr. February 6, 1895 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | February 24, 1953 58) Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican Wisconsin Progressive |
Spouse(s) |
Rachel Wilson Young (m. 1930) |
Children | 2 |
He was a co-founder of the Progressive Party. He lost to Joseph McCarthy in 1946.[1][2]
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