George Aiken

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George David Aiken (August 20 1892 – November 19 1984) was an American farmer and politician. A member of the Republican Party he was the 64th Governor of Vermont (1937–1941) before serving in the United States Senate for 34 years from 1941 to 1975. At the time of his retirement he was the most senior member of the Senate. As governor he had battled the New Deal over its programs for hydroelectric power and flood control in Vermont.

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active years end date

1941-01-09, 1975-01-03

active years start date

1937-01-07, 1941-01-10

birth date

1892-08-20

birth place

Dummerston Vermont

death date

1984-11-19

death place

Putney Vermont

lieutenant

William Henry Wills (politician)

office

Governor of Vermont

order in office

64th

party

Republican Party (United States)

successor

Patrick Leahy, William Henry Wills (politician)