Fred G. Aandahl
Fred G. Aandahl | |
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North Dakota State Senate | |
| In office 1941 | |
| In office 1939 | |
| In office 1931 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fred George Aandahl April 9, 1897 Svea Township, Barnes County, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1966 (aged 68) Valley City, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Fred George Aandahl (April 9, 1897 – April 7, 1966) was an American
23rd Governor of North Dakota from 1945 to 1951 and as a U.S. Representative
from 1951 to 1953.
Biography
Aandahl was born in
Norwegian emigrant Soren "Sam" J. Aandahl and his American-born wife, Mamie C. (Lawry) Aandahl. He graduated from Litchville High School, and then from the University of North Dakota in 1921 and became a farmer. He was a schoolteacher, a principal, and then superintendent of Litchville's schools from 1922 to 1927.[1]
On June 28, 1926, he married Luella Brekke, and they had three daughters.
Career
In 1931, 1939 and 1941 Aandahl was member of the
Assistant Secretary of the Interior
during both of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administrations.
Death
Aandahl died in Fargo, North Dakota and was interred in Hillside Cemetery, Valley City.
References
- ^ "Fred G. Aandahl". National Governors Association. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ "Fred G. Aandahl". National Governors Association. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Official Abstract of Consolidated Ballot Votes Cast at the Primary Election June 24, 1952
External links
- United States Congress. "Fred G. Aandahl (id: A000001)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- State Historical Society of North Dakota
- Fred G. Aandahl at Find a Grave
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