Frederick Steiwer | |
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| United States Senator from Oregon | |
| In office March 4, 1927 – January 31, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Stanfield |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Reames |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1883 Jefferson, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1939 (aged 55) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Freida Roesch (1911–1939) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) University of Oregon (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 65th Field Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Frederick Steiwer (October 13, 1883 – February 3, 1939) was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Oregon.[1]
A native of the state, he was county district attorney and member of the Oregon State Senate from eastern Oregon and a veteran of World War I. A Republican, he was elected to the United States Senate and served from 1927 to 1938.[1] Twice a candidate for the Republican nomination to the presidency, he delivered the keynote address during the 1936 Republican National Convention.[2][3]
- ^ a b "Fred Steiwer, former U.S. Senator from Oregon, dies in East Friday". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. February 3, 1939. p. 1.
- ^ Ferguson, Harry (June 10, 1936). "New Deal rebels wooed by G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 1.
- ^ "'Return to American system,' keynote advises G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. June 10, 1936. p. 7.