Joseph AA Burnquist

Joseph Alfred Arner Burnquist (born July 21, 1879 in Dayton , Webster County , Iowa , † January 12, 1961 in Minneapolis , Minnesota ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Minnesota from 1915 to 1921 .

Early years and advancement

Joseph Burnquist attended Carleton College until 1902 . He then studied until 1904 at Columbia University . This was followed by a law degree at the University of Minnesota . After being admitted to the bar, he practiced in Saint Paul for a short time .

Burnquist was a member of the Republican Party . Between 1909 and 1911 he was a member of the House of Representatives from Minnesota ; from 1913 to 1915 he was lieutenant governor of his state. After the death of Governor Winfield Scott Hammond on December 30, 1915, Burnquist had to take over the office of governor as his deputy according to the state constitution.

Minnesota governor

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After he was confirmed by the voters in 1916 and 1918, Burnquist was able to remain in office until January 5, 1921. During his tenure, Minnesota's road network was expanded and child labor laws improved for the benefit of children. Burnquist's tenure was marked by the events of the First World War . Domestic tensions arose in Minnesota because the population was divided over the United States' entry into the war. The Security Commission was created in 1917 to overcome these tensions. The governor supported the war effort of the federal government under President Woodrow Wilson . In Minnesota, too, young men were patterned and made available to the armed forces. Production was converted to armaments requirements and food and fuel were rationed. After the end of the war in November 1918, these measures were lifted again. Now the returning soldiers had to be reintegrated into society and the invalids and relatives of the dead had to be cared for. In connection with this, Minnesota passed a law ( Soldier Bonus Bill ) in favor of soldiers. During Burnquist's tenure, the nationwide prohibition law and women's suffrage also came into force.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure, Burnquist worked again as a lawyer. It was not until 1938 that he returned to the political stage. That year he became Attorney General of Minnesota, an office he held for the next 16 years through 1954. He was also a member of the pardon committee. Joseph Burnquist died in January 1961. He had four children with his wife, Louise Cross.

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SURNAME	Burnquist, Joseph AA
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Burnquist, Joseph Alfred Arner (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	July 21, 1879
PLACE OF BIRTH	Dayton , Iowa
DATE OF DEATH	January 12, 1961
Place of death	Minneapolis , Minnesota