John W. Bricker

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American politician



BornSeptember 6, 1893, Madison County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1986 (aged 92), Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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Political partyRepublican
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Spouse(s)Harriet Day
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EducationOhio State University (BA, LLB)



John William Bricker (September 6, 1893 – March 22, 1986) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as the 54th Governor of Ohio and as a United States Senator from Ohio. Bricker was also the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1944 United States presidential election.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Bricker was born in Madison County, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws degree. During World War I, Bricker served in the United States Army as a first lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.

Political career[edit | edit source]

Bricker began his political career as the Attorney General of Ohio, serving from 1933 to 1937. He was elected as the Governor of Ohio in 1938 and served three terms from 1939 to 1945. As governor, Bricker focused on fiscal conservatism and infrastructure development.

In 1944, Bricker was the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States, running alongside Thomas E. Dewey. Although they lost the election to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, Bricker remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party.

In 1946, Bricker was elected to the United States Senate, where he served two terms from 1947 to 1959. He is best known for the Bricker Amendment, a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to limit the executive power in making international agreements.

Later life and legacy[edit | edit source]

After leaving the Senate, Bricker returned to his law practice in Columbus, Ohio. He remained active in public affairs until his death in 1986. Bricker is remembered for his contributions to Ohio's development and his efforts to balance federal and state powers.

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