Robert S. Kerr

Robert Samuel Kerr (September 11, 1896 – January 1, 1963) was an American politician and businessman. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Robert Kerr
United States Senator from Oklahoma
In office January 3, 1949 – January 1, 1963
Preceded by	Edward H. Moore
Succeeded by	J. Howard Edmondson
12th Governor of Oklahoma
In office January 11, 1943 – January 13, 1947
Lieutenant	James E. Berry
Preceded by	Leon C. Phillips
Succeeded by	Roy J. Turner
Personal details
Born	Robert Samuel Kerr (1896-09-11)September 11, 1896 Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	January 1, 1963(1963-01-01) (aged 66) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Reba Shelton (1919–1924) Grayce Breene (1925–1963)
Relations	Travis M. Kerr (Brother)
Children	4
Education	Oklahoma Baptist University East Central University (BA) University of Oklahoma
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	Oklahoma National Guard
Battles/wars	World War I

Kerr was born in Ada, Oklahoma. He studied at Oklahoma Baptist University and for a short while at Oklahoma State University.

Kerr served as Governor of Oklahoma. He served as governor from 1943 to 1947. Then, Kerr was the United States senator of Oklahoma. He served as senator from 1949 to 1963.

Kerr ran for President of the United States in 1952. He lost the primary to Adlai Stevenson II.

Kerr died from a fatal heart attack in Washington, D.C., aged 66.[1]