Bob Kerrey
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.
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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Robert Kerrey August 27, 1943 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1966-1969 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Unit | SEAL Team 1 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
References
- "Bob Kerrey out of running for top job at MPAA". Los Angeles Times. Latimesblogs.latimes.com. July 29, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
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