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Robert S. Kerr | |
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 Kerr in 1956 | |
| United States Senator from Oklahoma | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 1, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. Moore |
| Succeeded by | J. Howard Edmondson |
| 12th Governor of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 11, 1943 – January 13, 1947 | |
| Lieutenant | James E. Berry |
| Preceded by | Leon C. Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Roy J. Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Samuel Kerr September 11, 1896 Pontotoc County, Indian Territory |
| Died | January 1, 1963 (aged 66) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Reba Shelton
(m. 1919; died 1924)Grayce Breene (m. 1925) |
| Relations | Travis M. Kerr (brother) Robert S. Kerr III (grandson) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | East Central University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | Oklahoma National Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Robert Samuel Kerr (September 11, 1896 – January 1, 1963) was an American businessman and politician from Oklahoma. Kerr formed a petroleum company before turning to politics. He served as the 12th governor of Oklahoma from 1943 to 1947 and was elected three times to the United States Senate. Kerr worked natural resources, and his legacy includes water projects that link the Arkansas River via the Gulf of Mexico. He was the first Oklahoma governor born in the territory of the state.