Edward John Thye

Edward John Thye (April 26, 1896 – August 28, 1969) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 26th Governor of Minnesota (1943–1947) before serving as a United States Senator from 1947 to 1959.

Read more about Edward John Thye:  Early Life and Education, Early Career, Governor of Minnesota, U.S. Senate, Death, Papers

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