George Aiken
George David Aiken (August 20, 1892 – November 19, 1984) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was the 64th Governor of Vermont (1937–1941) before becoming a member of the United States Senate for 34 years, from 1941 to 1975.
George Aiken | |
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| United States Senator from Vermont | |
| In office January 10, 1941 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest W. Gibson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Leahy |
| 64th Governor of Vermont | |
| In office January 7, 1937 – January 9, 1941 | |
| Lieutenant | William H. Wills |
| Preceded by | Charles Manley Smith |
| Succeeded by | William H. Wills |
| 59th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
| In office January 10, 1935 – January 7, 1937 | |
| Governor | Charles Manley Smith |
| Preceded by | Charles Manley Smith |
| Succeeded by | William H. Wills |
| 77th Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 1933 – January 10, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. Deavitt |
| Succeeded by | Ernest E. Moore |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George David Aiken August 20, 1892 Dummerston, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1984 (aged 92) Montpelier, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery Putney, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Howard (m. 1914; died 1966) Lola Pierotti (m. 1967) |
| Profession | Farmer Horticulturist Author |
Aiken died at a nursing home in Montpelier, Vermont of a stroke on November 19, 1984 at the age of 92.[1]
References
- Krebs, Albin (November 20, 1984). "George Aiken, Longtime Senator and G.O.P. Maverick, Dies at 92". New York Times. new York, NY.
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