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|caption = Gov. Victor Anderson, c. 1958
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|order = [[List of Governors of Nebraska|28th Governor of Nebraska]]
|order = [[List of Governors of Nebraska|28th Governor of Nebraska]]
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'''Victor Emanuel Anderson''' (March 30, 1902 – August 15, 1962) was an American politician from the state of [[Nebraska]]. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], he served in the [[Nebraska Legislature]], as mayor of the capital city of [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]], and as the 28th [[Governor of Nebraska|governor]] of the state.
'''Victor Emanuel Anderson''' (March 30, 1902 – August 15, 1962) was an American politician from the state of [[Nebraska]]. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], he served in the [[Nebraska Legislature]], as mayor of the capital city of [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]], and as the 28th [[Governor of Nebraska|governor]] of the state.


==Early life and marriage==
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Anderson, the son of Swedish immigrants, Ernest F. and Marie Larson Anderson, was born in [[Havelock, Nebraska]] (which was subsequently incorporated into Lincoln). He attended the [[University of Nebraska]] after his graduation from Havelock High School in 1920. However, he left the university two and one-half years later to become a partner in his father's plumbing and hardware business. He was married on December 27, 1941 to Elizabeth (Betty) May and the couple had one son, Roger Lee.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/531/000213889/|publisher=Soylent Communications|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref>

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Anderson, the son of Swedish immigrants, Ernest F. and Marie Larson Anderson, was born in [[Havelock, Nebraska]] (which was subsequently incorporated into Lincoln). He attended the [[University of Nebraska]] after his graduation from Havelock High School in 1920, but left the university two and a half years later to become a partner in his father's plumbing and hardware business.

On December 27, 1941, Anderson was married to Elizabeth (Betty) May; the couple had one son, Roger Lee.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/531/000213889/|publisher=Soylent Communications|access-date=5 October 2012}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
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Anderson assumed his first political position in 1936, when he was appointed a trustee of Lancaster County Sanitary District. No. 1. He was then elected to that position three times.
Anderson assumed his first political position in 1936, when he was appointed a trustee of Lancaster County Sanitary District. No. 1. He was then elected to that position three times.


In 1948, he was elected to a seat in the Nebraska legislature, and took office in 1949. He resigned in 1950 when the Lincoln City Council unanimously chose him to fill the vacated post of mayor. Running for reelection in 1951, he won by a large majority. While he was in office, Lincoln Air Force Base was re-activated, the city charter was amended, the "O" street viaduct was replaced, and, for the first time in fifteen years, street resurfacing was done.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/pstmayor/anderson.htm|publisher=Interline City of Lincoln|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref>
In 1948, he was elected to a seat in the Nebraska legislature, and took office in 1949. He resigned in 1950 when the Lincoln City Council unanimously chose him to fill the vacated post of mayor. Running for reelection in 1951, he won by a large majority. While he was in office, Lincoln Air Force Base was re-activated, the city charter was amended, the "O" street viaduct was replaced, and, for the first time in fifteen years, street resurfacing was done.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/pstmayor/anderson.htm|publisher=Interline City of Lincoln|access-date=5 October 2012}}</ref>
Anderson sought the Republican nomination to run for governor in 1952, but lost in the primary. In 1954, he again ran for the governorship, this time winning. He was reelected by a large majority in 1956. During his tenure, taxes and expenditures were reduced, mental health programs were improved, and a prison riot was successfully calmed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_nebraska/col2-content/main-content-list/title_anderson_victor.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref> He sought a third term in 1958, but lost to [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] candidate [[Ralph G. Brooks]], in what was then the closest election in Nebraska history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/public/state_governors/anderson.pdf|publisher=Nebraska State Historical Society|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref>
Anderson sought the Republican nomination to run for governor in 1952, but lost in the primary. In 1954, he again ran for the governorship, this time winning. He was reelected by a large majority in 1956. During his tenure, taxes and expenditures were reduced, mental health programs were improved, and a prison riot was successfully calmed.<ref name=nga>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_nebraska/col2-content/main-content-list/title_anderson_victor.html|publisher=National Governors Association|access-date=5 October 2012}}</ref> He sought a third term in 1958, but lost to [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] candidate [[Ralph G. Brooks]], in what was then the closest election in Nebraska history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/public/state_governors/anderson.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061202055750/http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/public/state_governors/anderson.pdf|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 2, 2006|publisher=Nebraska State Historical Society|access-date=5 October 2012}}</ref>


In 1959, U.S. president [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] chose Anderson as a U.S. delegate to the NATO-sponsored Atlantic Congress in [[London, England]]. He was a delegate to the [[1960 Republican National Convention]].
In 1959, U.S. president [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] chose Anderson as a U.S. delegate to the NATO-sponsored Atlantic Congress in [[London, England]]. He was a delegate to the [[1960 Republican National Convention]].
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==Death and legacy==
==Death and legacy==
Anderson died of a heart attack in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 15, 1962. He is interred at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Emanuel Anderson|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7267703|publisher=Find A Grave|accessdate=5 October 2012}}</ref> He belonged to the [[Freemasons]], the [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], the [[Moose International|Moose]], the [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows|Odd fellows]], [[Sigma Phi Epsilon]], and was a member of the [[Methodist]] church.
Anderson died of a heart attack in Lincoln on August 15, 1962, and was interred at [[Wyuka Cemetery]] within the city.<ref name=nga/> He belonged to the [[Freemasons]], the [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Elks]], the [[Moose International|Moose]], the [[Independent Order of Odd Fellows|Odd fellows]] and [[Sigma Phi Epsilon]], and was a member of the [[Methodist]] church.


A library in the [[Lincoln City Libraries]] [[public library]] system is named after Anderson.
A library in the [[Lincoln City Libraries]] system is named after Anderson.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite web |website=[[The Political Graveyard]] |title=Anderson, Victor Emanuel |url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/anderson9.html#RLK0REUDD |accessdate=January 6, 2006 }}
* {{cite web |website=[[The Political Graveyard]] |title=Anderson, Victor Emanuel |url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/anderson9.html#RLK0REUDD |access-date=January 6, 2006 }}

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Latest revision as of 01:34, 2 April 2023

For other people with the same name, see Victor Anderson (disambiguation).
Victor E. Anderson
Gov. Victor Anderson, c. 1958
28th Governor of Nebraska
In office
January 6, 1955 – January 8, 1959
LieutenantCharles J. Warner
Dwight W. Burney
Preceded byRobert B. Crosby
Succeeded byRalph G. Brooks
37th Mayor of Lincoln
In office
September 11, 1950 – May 18, 1953
Preceded byThomas R. Pansing
Succeeded byClark Jeary
Personal details
Born(1902-03-30)March 30, 1902
Havelock, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1962(1962-08-15) (aged 60)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Resting placeWyuka Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElizabeth May
Children1
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska
ProfessionBusinessman

Victor Emanuel Anderson (March 30, 1902 – August 15, 1962) was an American politician from the state of Nebraska. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Nebraska Legislature, as mayor of the capital city of Lincoln, and as the 28th governor of the state.

Early life and marriage

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Anderson, the son of Swedish immigrants, Ernest F. and Marie Larson Anderson, was born in Havelock, Nebraska (which was subsequently incorporated into Lincoln). He attended the University of Nebraska after his graduation from Havelock High School in 1920, but left the university two and a half years later to become a partner in his father's plumbing and hardware business.

On December 27, 1941, Anderson was married to Elizabeth (Betty) May; the couple had one son, Roger Lee.[1]

Political career

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Anderson assumed his first political position in 1936, when he was appointed a trustee of Lancaster County Sanitary District. No. 1. He was then elected to that position three times.

In 1948, he was elected to a seat in the Nebraska legislature, and took office in 1949. He resigned in 1950 when the Lincoln City Council unanimously chose him to fill the vacated post of mayor. Running for reelection in 1951, he won by a large majority. While he was in office, Lincoln Air Force Base was re-activated, the city charter was amended, the "O" street viaduct was replaced, and, for the first time in fifteen years, street resurfacing was done.[2]

Anderson sought the Republican nomination to run for governor in 1952, but lost in the primary. In 1954, he again ran for the governorship, this time winning. He was reelected by a large majority in 1956. During his tenure, taxes and expenditures were reduced, mental health programs were improved, and a prison riot was successfully calmed.[3] He sought a third term in 1958, but lost to Democratic candidate Ralph G. Brooks, in what was then the closest election in Nebraska history.[4]

In 1959, U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Anderson as a U.S. delegate to the NATO-sponsored Atlantic Congress in London, England. He was a delegate to the 1960 Republican National Convention.

Business

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In 1949, Anderson bought the controlling interest in the Havelock National Bank and was named president. He held that position until his death. In 1949, he also began the Victor E. Anderson Bottled Gas and Propane Company.[1]

Death and legacy

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Anderson died of a heart attack in Lincoln on August 15, 1962, and was interred at Wyuka Cemetery within the city.[3] He belonged to the Freemasons, the Elks, the Moose, the Odd fellows and Sigma Phi Epsilon, and was a member of the Methodist church.

A library in the Lincoln City Libraries system is named after Anderson.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Victor Emanuel Anderson". Soylent Communications. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Victor Emanuel Anderson". Interline City of Lincoln. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Victor Emanuel Anderson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Victor Emanuel Anderson" (PDF). Nebraska State Historical Society. Archived from the original on December 2, 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Nebraska
1954, 1956, 1958 		Succeeded by
John R. Cooper
Political offices
Preceded by Nebraska State Senator - District 18
1949 - 1950 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska
1950–1953 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Governor of Nebraska
1955–1959 		Succeeded by
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