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Encyclopedia > Robert D. Holmes

Robert Denison Holmes (May 11, 1909 - June 6, 1976) was an American politician, a Democrat, and the twenty-eighth governor of the state of Oregon, USA, from 1957 to 1959. May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... In political science, a democrat is an advocate, follower, or proponent of democracy. ... State nickname: Beaver State Other U.S. States Capital Salem Largest city Portland Governor Ted Kulongoski Official languages None Area 255,026 km² (9th)  - Land 248,849 km²  - Water 6,177 km² (2. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...


Holmes was born in Canisteo, New York, and moved to Oregon in 1925. Prior to entering politics, he was involved in advertising and radio work. He was elected to the Oregon State Senate in 1948. He was elected in 1956 to complete the two years remaining on the term of Governor Paul L. Patterson, who had died in office. In the 1956 general election, Holmes defeated Elmo Smith, the State Senate president who had assumed the job after Patterson's death. Events January-May January 3 - Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday. ...


During his governorship, Holmes sought to make state government more efficient and responsive. He supported public power development, and the abolition of capital punishment. In 1958, he lost his bid for re-election to Mark Hatfield, a rising star in the Oregon Republican party. 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Mark Hatfield Mark Odom Hatfield (born July 12, 1922) is an American politician from Oregon. ...


Following his governorship, Holmes hosted a television public affairs program, and served on Oregon's Board of Higher Education.

Preceded by:
Elmo Smith		 Governors of Oregon Succeeded by:
Mark Hatfield

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