Moses, John, 1885-1945

Born at Strand, Norway, immigrated to the United States in 1905. Graduated University of North Dakota Law School, practiced law until he was first elected governor in 1938. North Dakota governor (1939-1944) and U.S. senator (1945). First Democrat elected by popular vote to represent North Dakota in Congress and served three terms as governor. The family name is from a Scotch ancestor who immigrated to Norway.

From the description of Collection, 1939-1945, 1967. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 29515739

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