Kenneth Wherry
In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951Deputy Leverett Saltonstall Preceded by Alben W. Barkley Succeeded by Styles Bridges In office January 3, 1949 – November 29, 1951Deputy Leverett Saltonstall Preceded by Wallace H. White Jr. Succeeded by Styles Bridges In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949Leader Wallace H. White Jr. Preceded by J. Lister Hill Succeeded by Francis Myers In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947Leader Charles L. McNary Wallace H. White Jr. Preceded by Felix Hebert (1935)Succeeded by Scott Lucas In office January 3, 1943 – November 29, 1951Preceded by George W. Norris Succeeded by Fred Seaton
Born (1892-02-28 ) February 28, 1892Liberty , Nebraska , U.S. Died November 29, 1951(1951-11-29) (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 Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Navy Years of service 1917–1918 Unit Flying Corps Battles/wars World War I
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.
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