Robert B. Crosby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Robert B. Crosby

American politician

Date of Birth: 26-Mar-1911

Place of Birth: North Platte, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 07-Jan-2000

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Robert B. Crosby

  • Robert Berkey Crosby (March 26, 1911 – January 7, 2000) was an American Republican politician who served as the 27th Governor of Nebraska from 1953 to 1955. Crosby was born in North Platte, Nebraska.
  • After attending Hastings College, Crosby transferred to the University of Minnesota.
  • He received a B.A.
  • degree from the University of Minnesota in 1931 and an LL.B.
  • degree from Harvard Law School in 1935. Crosby served in Nebraska's unicameral legislature from 1941 to 1945.
  • He was chosen speaker of the Unicameral in 1943 and, at 31, was the youngest person ever to hold that position.
  • After volunteering for two years in the United States Navy, Crosby served as Nebraska's Lieutenant Governor from 1947 to 1949.
  • While Lieutenant Governor, Crosby wrote "Why I Want to Get Rid of My Job." Governor Crosby, who was known as "The Boy Governor from North Platte," was particularly proud that he was a great-grandson of John Holbrook Powers.
  • "Honest John" Powers ran for governor in Nebraska as a populist in 1892. In April 1954, Governor Crosby appointed Eva Bowring to the U.S.
  • Senate to fill out the term of the late Dwight Griswold.
  • In July 1954, Governor Crosby appointed Samuel Williams Reynolds to the U.S.
  • Senate to fill out the term of the late Hugh A.
  • Butler. Crosby was a candidate for the U.S.
  • Senate in the Republican primary in 1954, but was defeated by Carl T.
  • Curtis.
  • U.S.
  • Senator Hazel H.
  • Abel, who had been elected to serve the last two months of the term of the late Dwight Griswold, resigned a few days before the end of her term, and Governor Crosby appointed Curtis to serve the remainder of her term.
  • That gave Senator Curtis slightly more seniority than other senators elected at the same time. Gov.
  • Crosby was also known for his speaking ability.
  • He had the ability to adapt to his audience.
  • His style of logical, ethical and emotional appeal was used both in political speeches and in his law practice.
  • One of the most public aspects of his legal work was the defense of Duane Pope for murder.
  • Crosby's speaking style using combinations of support (logical, ethical and emotional ) helped distinguish him from his colleagues ( Nykodym, 1968). Following his service as governor, Crosby practiced law in Lincoln, Nebraska, until shortly before his death in 2000.
  • In 1971, he married LaVon Crosby, a Nebraska state senator from 1989 to 2000.
  • He is buried in Lincoln Memorial Park in Lincoln.

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