Wendell Willkie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wendell Willkie
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1892(1892-02-18)
Age	132
Date Of Death	1944-10-08
Birthplace	Elwood
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Aquarius

Wendell Willkie Biography

Wendell Willkie is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 18, 1892 in Elwood, Indiana, United States. Republican Corporate lawyer, who, in spite of not having held a political position was chosen for the Republican Party’s candidate for President in 1940. In the aftermath of his defeat to FDR He was appointed an ambassador at- large in the informal capacity by his former rival.

He was elected president in 1940. was defeated in the presidency to his adversary In 1940, he lost the presidential election to his opponent Franklin D. Roosevelt..

The mother of his son, Henrietta Trisch, was one of the first female lawyers admitted to the bar in Indiana.

Wendell Willkie Net Worth

Wendell Willkie is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wendell Willkie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The man was Kansas high school teacher in history.

He was a student in Indiana University and became a Beta Theta Pi fraternity brother in 1913.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wendell Willkie Dating?

According to our records, Wendell Willkie married to Edith Willkie. As of December 1, 2023, Wendell Willkie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Wendell Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wendell Willkie celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Wendell Willkie

1. Wendell Willkie was a lawyer and corporate executive.
2. He ran for president in 1940 as a Republican.
3. Willkie was the first presidential candidate to fly in an airplane during his campaign.
4. He lost the election to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
5. Willkie supported civil rights and opposed isolationism.
6. He wrote a bestselling book, “One World,” advocating for international cooperation.
7. Willkie died of a heart attack in 1944 at age 52.
8. His campaign helped shift the Republican Party towards internationalism.
9. Willkie’s law firm merged with another to become what is now WilmerHale.
10. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1983 by Ronald Reagan.

What was Wendell Willkie famous for?

Willkie is remembered for giving Roosevelt vital political assistance in 1941, which helped the president to pass Lend-Lease to send supplies to the United Kingdom and other Allied nations.

Who was Wendell Willkie running mate?

Why did Roosevelt not seek a third term?

FDR insisted that the delegates “draft” him. He did not want to be seen as actively seeking to break the two-term tradition. This standoff persisted until FDR’s supporters stage-managed a dramatic “Draft Roosevelt” floor demonstration.

What killed Wendell Willkie?

Heart attack

How did FDR win a 3rd term?

Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican nominee Wendell Willkie in the 1940 United States presidential election. He remains the only president to serve for more than two terms.