Wendell H. Ford facts for kids
Wendell Hampton Ford (born September 8, 1924 – died January 22, 2015) was an American politician. He served for 24 years in the U.S. Senate. He was also the 53rd Governor of Kentucky. He made history in Kentucky by being the first person to be elected lieutenant governor, then governor, and then U.S. senator, one after the other.
Ford passed away in Owensboro, Kentucky, at the age of 90. He died from lung cancer.
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Who Was Wendell Ford?
Wendell Ford was an important political leader from Kentucky. He spent many years working for the people of his state and country. He held several high-ranking positions in government.
His Political Journey
Ford started his political career in Kentucky. He first became the lieutenant governor. This role is like a vice-governor, ready to take over if the governor cannot serve. After that, he was elected as the Governor of Kentucky. The governor is the leader of the state government.
Serving in the U.S. Senate
Later, Wendell Ford became a U.S. Senator. A senator is a person elected to represent their state in the national government in Washington, D.C. Senators help make laws for the entire country. Ford served in the Senate for a long time, 24 years.
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Former governor Happy Chandler ran against Ford in the 1971 election for governor.
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Dee Huddleston, who managed Ford's campaign, was elected to the Senate in 1972.
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Kit Bond and Ford started the Senate National Guard Caucus in 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Wendell Ford para niños
