Orville Freeman

Orville Lothrop Freeman (May 9, 1918–February 20, 2003) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 29th Governor of Minnesota from January 5, 1955 to January 2, 1961 and as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1961 to 1969 under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.

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May 9 - 1918 - February 20 - 2003 - Democratic - Governor of Minnesota - January 5 - 1955 - January 2 - 1961 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - 1969 - John F. Kennedy - Lyndon B. Johnson

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Freeman is best remembered for initiating the food stamp program for under-resourced people which is still in use today. (reference: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/rules/Legislation/history.htm)

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Freeman was a 1940 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he met his life-long friend and political ally, Hubert H. Humphrey. During World War II, he served as a combat officer in United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of major.

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1940 - University of Minnesota - Hubert H. Humphrey - World War II - United States Marine Corps

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On November 13, 1955, he was a guest on the variety show Toast of the Town (which would later be called The Ed Sullivan Show).

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November 13 - 1955 - Toast of the Town

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