United States Senator and former Governor of Oregon
Began political career at age 28 when he ran for and was elected
to the Oregon State Legislature – 1950
He served two terms in the Oregon House of Representatives
and one in the Oregon Senate
Became Oregon’s youngest ever Secretary of State – 1956
Elected Governor of Oregon – 1958
Became the State’s first two-term Governor in the 20th century – 1962
Elected United States Senator – 1966
Re-elected 1972 – 1978 – 1984 -1990
One of the most respected Senior Senators in the United States
Chemeketa Chapter, Salem, Oregon
Initiated: March 14, 1940
Past Master Councilor 1940
Oregon, Past State Master Councilor 1941
Legion of Honor