Clarence Norman Brunsdale
| Clarence Norman Brunsdale | |
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| United States Senator from North Dakota |
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| In office November 19, 1959 – August 7, 1960 |
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| Appointed by | John E. Davis |
| Preceded by | William Langer |
| Succeeded by | Quentin N. Burdick |
| 24th Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 3, 1951 – January 9, 1957 |
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| Lieutenant | Ray Schnell Clarence P. Dahl |
| Preceded by | Fred G. Aandahl |
| Succeeded by | John E. Davis |
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| Born | July 9, 1891 Steele County, North Dakota |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Mayville, North Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Clarence Norman Brunsdale (July 9, 1891 – January 27, 1978) was the 24th Governor of North Dakota and a United States Senator from the state of North Dakota.
Biography
Clarence Norman Brunsdale was born in Sherbrooke, Steele County, North Dakota. He was educated in public schools and the Bruflat Academy at Portland, North Dakota. In 1913, he graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He returned to Portland, teaching at Bruflat Academy and worked the family farm operations in Traill and Steele counties. He was married to Carrie Lajord on August 30, 1925, and they had two daughters, Margaret Marie and Helen Lucille.
Career
Brunsdale served in the North Dakota State Senate, as Governor of North Dakota from 1951 to 1957 and as U.S. Senator from November 19, 1959 to August 7, 1960. As governor, Brunsdale was an avid supporter of water development projects. During his administration Garrison Dam was completed and the Legislature established the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District. The early 1950s also saw the establishment of the Highway Department and the passage of major highway legislation. Education, agriculture, and mental health issues were also important to Governor Brunsdale.
In 1959, Brunsdale was appointed to the United States Senate upon the death of Senator William Langer.[1] Brunsdale was not a candidate for election to the vacancy and Quentin N. Burdick was narrowly elected to the seat in a 1960 special election.
Death
Brunsdale died at Mayville, North Dakota in 1978.[2] He was buried in Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota.[3]
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| Preceded by | Governor of North Dakota 1951 – 1957 |
Succeeded by John E. Davis |
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| Preceded by | U.S. Senator (Class 1) from North Dakota 1959 – 1960 Served alongside: Milton Young |
Succeeded by Quentin N. Burdick |
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- Governors of North Dakota
- United States Senators from North Dakota
- American Lutherans
- Appointed United States Senators
- 1891 births
- 1978 deaths
- North Dakota State Senators
- Republican Party United States Senators
- North Dakota Republicans
- Luther College (Iowa) alumni
- People from Steele County, North Dakota
- Republican Party state governors of the United States
