Fred G. Aandahl

Fred George Aandahl ( born April 9, 1897 in Litchville, Barnes County, North Dakota, † April 7, 1966 in Fargo, North Dakota ) was a U.S. Representative ( Republican) and 1945-1951 of 23 Governor of the State North Dakota.

Early years and political rise

After primary school, Fred attended Aandahl to 1921 the University of North Dakota. He then worked as a farmer and as a teacher. In the teaching profession, he soon rose to the Rector of the Litchville High School. In the years 1931, 1939 and 1941, the Republicans Aandahl were each elected to the Senate from North Dakota. In 1944 he won the election for governor of his state with 52 percent of the vote to Democrat William T. Depuy.

Governor of North Dakota

Aandahl took up his new position on January 4, 1945. After two elections in 1946 and 1948, he was able to exercise it until January 3, 1951. In his first term, the end of World War II drops. During this time the returning soldiers had to be reintegrated into society in North Dakota. The governor campaigned for environmental protection and tried to protect the natural resources of the state before the looting. The electrification of rural areas has been driven.

Further CV

After the end of his term was Aandahl 1951-1953 Member of the House of Representatives of the United States. His last political office he held from 1953 to 1961 as deputy interior minister in the government of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Fred Aandahl died in April 1966. He was married to Luella Brekke, with whom he had three children.