Don Nickles

Donald Lee Nickles (born December 6 1948) is an American politician who was a United States Senator from Oklahoma from 1981 until 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. Born and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Nickles attended Oklahoma State University. When he was a boy, Nickles' father died and the government's taxation of the family's assets which nearly closed the family business made a profound impression on him. He paid his way through college by starting a janitorial business which served nearby establishments. Following graduation from college, he went to work for Nickles Machine Corporation in Ponca City, a business started by his grandfather. He rose to the position of General Manager. He also served in the United States National Guard from 1970 until 1976.

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December 6 - 1948 - American - United States Senator - Oklahoma - 1981 - 2005 - Republican Party - United States National Guard - 1970 - 1976

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