Frederick Steiwer

Frederick Steiwer
United States Senator
from Oregon
In office
March 4, 1927 – January 31, 1938
Preceded byRobert Stanfield
Succeeded byAlfred Reames
Personal details
Born(1883-10-13)October 13, 1883
Jefferson, Oregon, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1939(1939-02-03) (aged 55)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseFreida Roesch (1911–1939)
Children2
EducationOregon State University (BS)
University of Oregon (BA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1919
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit65th Field Artillery Regiment
Battles/warsWorld 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]

  1. ^ a b "Fred Steiwer, former U.S. Senator from Oregon, dies in East Friday". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. February 3, 1939. p. 1.
  2. ^ Ferguson, Harry (June 10, 1936). "New Deal rebels wooed by G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 1.
  3. ^ "'Return to American system,' keynote advises G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. June 10, 1936. p. 7.