Leonard B. Jordan
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For the New Zealand rugby league international, see Len Jordan (rugby league).
Leonard Beck Jordan (May 15, 1899 – June 30, 1983) was an American politician who served as the 23rd governor of Idaho and a United States Senator for over ten years.[1]
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Len Jordan | |
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United States Senator from Idaho | |
In office August 6, 1962 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Henry Dworshak |
Succeeded by | Jim McClure |
23rd Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1955 | |
Lieutenant | Edson H. Deal |
Preceded by | C. A. Robins |
Succeeded by | Robert Smylie |
Member of the Idaho Senate | |
In office 1946–1948 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Leonard Beck Jordan (1899-05-15)May 15, 1899 Mount Pleasant, Utah, U.S. |
Died | June 30, 1983(1983-06-30) (aged 84) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
Resting place | Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Grace Edgington Jordan (m. 1924–1983) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Oregon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
Unit | (machine gun company) |
Battles/wars | World War I (stateside) |
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