John Moses (American politician)
John Moses (June 12, 1885 – March 3, 1945) was the 22nd Governor of North Dakota from 1939 to 1945, and served in the United States Senate in 1945 until his death that year. Excluding those appointed to fill brief vacancies, and those not seated at the beginning of their lawful terms, Moses is the shortest-serving U.S. senator ever, in office for just 59 days.
John Moses | |
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Moses in 1939 | |
| United States Senator from North Dakota | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – March 3, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Nye |
| Succeeded by | Milton Young |
| 22nd Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 5, 1939 – January 4, 1945 | |
| Lieutenant | Jack A. Patterson Oscar W. Hagen Henry Holt Clarence P. Dahl |
| Preceded by | William Langer |
| Succeeded by | Fred G. Aandahl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1885 Strand, Norway |
| Died | March 3, 1945 (aged 59) Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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