Henrik Shipstead

American politician and dentist

Henrik Shipstead - American politician and dentist
Born

January 8th, 1881
144 years ago

Died

1960
65 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

Born in 1881, Shipstead practiced as a dentist before entering politics. Elected as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota, Shipstead served from 1923 to 1941. His tenure was marked by a focus on farmers' rights and support for rural issues. In the Senate, he aligned with progressive causes and opposed certain endorsements of military intervention during his time in office.

Served as U.S. Senator from Minnesota

Advocated for farmers' rights

Opposed military intervention

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