Alf Landon
- January 9, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Alf Landon |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 9, 1887(1887-09-09) |
| Age | 137 |
| Date Of Death | October 12, 1987, Topeka, KS |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Alf Landon Biography
| Name | Alf Landon |
| Birthday | Sep 9 |
| Birth Year | 1887 |
| Place Of Birth | Pennsylvania |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Theo Cobb , Margaret Fleming |
| Children(s) | Nancy Kassebaum |
Alf Landon is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on September 9, 1887 in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States. Republican politician who was the 26th Governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937. He was the Republican Party’s nominee for President in 1936 but lost to FDR by one of the largest margins in electoral history.
His support for Theodore Roosevelt first got him the respect of his political peers.
His father was an oilman and moved his family to Kansas when Alf was seventeen.
Alf Landon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Alf Landon is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alf Landon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He served in the Army as a first lieutenant in chemical warfare in World War I before making his fortune in the oil industry.
He was soundly defeated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in a landslide election in 1936, only winning two states and eight electoral votes.
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Who is Alf Landon Dating?
According to our records, Alf Landon married to Theo Cobb , Margaret Fleming. As of December 1, 2023, Alf Landon’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Alf Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Alf Landon celebrates birthday on September 9 of every year.
Who ran against Roosevelt in 1940?
The 1940 United States presidential election was the 39th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican businessman Wendell Willkie to be reelected for an unprecedented third term in office.
Who ran against FDR in 1944?
The 1944 United States presidential election was the 40th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1944. The election took place during World War II. Incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican Thomas E. Dewey to win an unprecedented fourth term.
Why was the 1936 election so important?
Roosevelt defeated Republican Governor Alf Landon of Kansas. Roosevelt won the highest share of the popular and electoral vote since the largely uncontested 1820 election. The sweeping victory consolidated the New Deal Coalition in control of the Fifth Party System.
Why did FDR win the election of 1932?
He promised recovery with a “New Deal” for the American people. Roosevelt won by a landslide in both the electoral and popular votes, carrying every state outside of the Northeast and receiving the highest percentage of the popular vote of any Democratic nominee up to that time.
Which President served the longest term?
William Henry Harrison spent the shortest time in office, while Franklin D. Roosevelt spent the longest. Roosevelt is the only American president to have served more than two terms. Following ratification of the Twenty-second Amendment in 1951, presidents—beginning with Dwight D.