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Bob Kerrey

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Bob Kerrey
United States Senator
from Nebraska
In office
January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2001
Preceded byDavid Karnes
Succeeded byBen Nelson
35th Governor of Nebraska
In office
January 6, 1983 – January 9, 1987
LieutenantDonald McGinley
Preceded byCharles Thone
Succeeded byKay Orr
Personal details
Born
Joseph Robert Kerrey

(1943-08-27)August 27, 1943
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity 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 service1966-1969
Rank Lieutenant (junior grade)
UnitSEAL Team 1
Battles/warsVietnam War

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.

References

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  1. "Bob Kerrey out of running for top job at MPAA". Los Angeles Times. Latimesblogs.latimes.com. July 29, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-30.

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