Joseph Robert Kerrey is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001. Before entering politics, he served in the Vietnam War as a United States Navy SEAL officer and was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in combat. During the action for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor, he was severely wounded, precluding further naval service.
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 |
Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999 | |
Leader | Tom Daschle |
Preceded by | Bob Graham |
Succeeded by | Robert Torricelli |
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 | Republican (Before 1978)[1] Democratic (1978–present) |
Spouse(s) | Beverly Defnall
(m. 1974; div. 1978)Sarah Paley (m. 2001) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1966–1969 |
Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
Unit | SEAL Team 1 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator for Nebraska from 1989 to 2001. He was also the president of The New School and the 35th Governor of Nebraska.
He married Sarah Paley in 2001 and he has three children.
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He received the highest military honor: the Medal of Honor after serving in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Navy SEAL.
He made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Party nomination for President in 1992 but lost to future President Bill Clinton .
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He endorsed Al Franken for Minnesota's U.S. Senator.
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● Bob Kerrey was born on August 27, 1943 (age 79) in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States ● He is a celebrity politician
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