Kenneth S. Wherry
American politician (1892–1951)
Kenneth Spicer Wherry (February 28, 1892 – November 29, 1951) was an American businessman, attorney, and politician.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. He was a U.S. Senator from Nebraska from 1943 until his death in 1951. He was the minority leader for the last two years.
Kenneth Wherry | |
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| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951 | |
| Deputy | Leverett Saltonstall |
| Preceded by | Alben W. Barkley |
| Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
| Leader of the Senate Republican Conference | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951 | |
| Deputy | Leverett Saltonstall |
| Preceded by | Wallace H. White Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Styles Bridges |
| Senate Majority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Leader | Wallace H. White Jr. |
| Preceded by | J. Lister Hill |
| Succeeded by | Francis Myers |
| Senate Minority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Leader | Charles L. McNary Wallace H. White Jr. |
| Preceded by | Felix Hebert (1935) |
| Succeeded by | Scott Lucas |
| United States Senator from Nebraska | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – November 29, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Norris |
| Succeeded by | Fred Seaton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1892 Liberty, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1951 (aged 59) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Colwell |
| Children | 1 son 1 daughter |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BA) Harvard University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Unit | Flying Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
References change
- ↑ "GOP 'wheel' Wherry succumbs at 59". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 30, 1951. p. 1.
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