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 |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1966-1969 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Unit | SEAL Team 1 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Bob Kerrey Media
The U.S. Navy's variant of the Medal of Honor.
The Thanh Phong sewer pipe in which three children allegedly hid before being killed is on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City
1992 Presidential campaign logo
Kerrey at the LBJ Library in 2016
United States Navy Special Warfare insignia
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia-redone
References
- ↑ "Bob Kerrey out of running for top job at MPAA". Los Angeles Times (Latimesblogs.latimes.com). July 29, 2010. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/07/bob-kerrey-out-of-running-for-top-job-at-mpaa-.html. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
Other websites
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