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Bob Kerrey

Joseph Robert Kerrey (born August 27, 1943) is an American politician who served as the 35th governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and as a United States senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001.

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Awards
Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart
Education
University of Nebraska (BS)
Allegiance
United States
Battles/wars
Vietnam War (WIA)
Born
Joseph Robert Kerrey (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 82) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Navy

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Early life and education

Military service

Business career

Governor of Nebraska (1983–1987)

United States Senator (1989–2001)

1992 presidential election

9/11 Commission

The New School

Fulbright University Vietnam controversy

Failed comeback bid

Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Personal life

Legacy

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Bob Kerrey

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Bob Kerrey

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Preceded by · 4
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Succeeded by · 4
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Spouses · 2
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Allegiance · 1
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Awards · 1
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Battles/wars · 1
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Born · 1
Bob Kerrey → Joseph Robert Kerrey (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 82) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.

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Bob KerreyAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
Bob KerreyAwardsMedal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart1.00infobox
Bob KerreyBattles/warsVietnam War (WIA)1.00infobox
Bob KerreyBornJoseph Robert Kerrey (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 82) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.1.00infobox
Bob KerreyBranch/serviceUnited States Navy1.00infobox
Bob KerreyChildren31.00infobox
Bob KerreyEducationUniversity of Nebraska (BS)1.00infobox
Bob KerreyLeaderTom Daschle1.00infobox
Bob KerreyLieutenantDonald McGinley1.00infobox
Bob KerreyOther political affiliationsRepublican (before 1978)1.00infobox
Bob KerreyPartyDemocratic (1978–present)1.00infobox
Bob KerreyPreceded byJonathan Fanton1.00infobox
Bob KerreyPreceded byDavid Karnes1.00infobox
Bob KerreyPreceded byBob Graham1.00infobox
Bob KerreyPreceded byCharles Thone1.00infobox
Bob KerreyRankLieutenant (junior grade)1.00infobox
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Bob KerreySpousesSarah Paley ​(m. 2001)​1.00infobox
Bob KerreySucceeded byDavid E. Van Zandt1.00infobox
Bob KerreySucceeded byBen Nelson1.00infobox
Bob KerreySucceeded byRobert Torricelli1.00infobox
Bob KerreySucceeded byKay Orr1.00infobox
Bob KerreyUnitSEAL Team 11.00infobox
Bob KerreyYears of service1966–19691.00infobox

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