Richard L. Neuberger
Richard L. Neuberger | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Oregon | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – March 9, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Cordon |
| Succeeded by | Hall S. Lusk |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1949–1954 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1941–1942 | |
| Constituency | Multnomah County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Lewis Neuberger December 26, 1912 Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Died | March 9, 1960 (aged 47) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | University of Oregon |
| Profession | Journalist |
Richard Lewis Neuberger (December 26, 1912 – March 9, 1960) was an American journalist, author, and politician during the middle of the 20th century. A native of Oregon, he wrote for The New York Times before and after a stint in the U.S. Army during World War II. A Democrat, he entered politics in his home state by winning a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives and later was elected to the United States Senate. His widow, Maurine Brown Neuberger, won his Senate seat after his death.