Nelson G. Kraschel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Nelson G. Kraschel

American politician

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1889

Place of Birth: Macon County, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 15-Mar-1957

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Nelson G. Kraschel

  • Nelson George Kraschel (October 27, 1889 – March 15, 1957) was an American politician of the Democratic Party.
  • He was born on a farm near Macon, Illinois in 1889 and died in Harlan, Iowa in 1957.In 1910 he moved to Harlan, Iowa to farm and raise livestock.
  • Kraschel later became a livestock auctioneer and sold more than 50 million dollars of property.
  • In 1932, he was placed on the Democratic Party ticket for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa as Clyde L.
  • Herring's running mate.
  • He won the election and was re-elected in 1934.
  • He was the 27th Governor of Iowa from 1937 to 1939.
  • Kraschel was an ardent supporter of Franklin D.
  • Roosevelt, Henry A.
  • Wallace, and the New Deal.
  • He was also involved in other political campaigns, such as the Guy Gillette vs.
  • Otha Wearin senatorial contest.

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