Robert Bergland
American politician (1928-2018)
Robert Selmer "Bob" Bergland (July 22, 1928 – December 9, 2018) was an American politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1971 to 1977, and he served as United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1977 until 1981, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter.[1]
Bob Bergland | |
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| 20th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office January 23, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | John A. Knebel |
| Succeeded by | John R. Block |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 22, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Odin Langen |
| Succeeded by | Arlan Stangeland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1928 Roseau, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2018 (aged 90) Roseau, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Bergland |
| Children | Dianne Leigh Bergland Linda Kay Bergland Stevan Ray Bergland Jon Lynn Bergland Allan Robert Bergland William Joseph "Billy" Bergland Franklyn Felix Bergland |
| Parents | Selmer Bennett Bergland Mabel Evans Bergland |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Profession | Politician |
Bergland died at a nursing home in Roseau, Minnesota on December 9, 2018, aged 90.[2]
References
change- ↑ The Bob Bergland Papers, including extensive records of his congressional service, are available for research use at the Minnesota Historical Society.
- ↑ Bob Bergland, Agriculture Secretary Under Carter, Dies at 90
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