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Earl B. Ruth (Earl Baker Ruth) was born on 7 February, 1916 in Spencer, North Carolina, US, is an American politician (1916–1989). Discover Earl B. Ruth's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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Earl Baker Ruth |
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| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
7 February, 1916 |
| Birthday |
7 February |
| Birthplace |
Spencer, North Carolina, US |
| Date of death |
15 August, 1989 |
| Died Place |
Salisbury, North Carolina, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Earl B. Ruth Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Earl B. Ruth height not available right now. We will update Earl B. Ruth's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Earl B. Ruth's Wife?
His wife is Jane Wylie Ruth
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Jane Wylie Ruth |
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Earl B. Ruth Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Earl B. Ruth worth at the age of 73 years old? Earl B. Ruth’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Earl B. Ruth's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Earl Baker Ruth (February 7, 1916 – August 15, 1989) was a three-term U.S. Representative from North Carolina and subsequently served as governor of American Samoa.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina In 1933 Ruth was the North Carolina High School tennis champion (singles).
Born in Spencer, North Carolina, Ruth graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1934.
While at UNC, Chapel Hill Ruth was a basketball standout, serving as captain of the Tar Heel team in both his Junior and Senior years (1936–37 and 1937–38).
He subsequently served in the United States Navy.
He earned a B.A. at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1938 and a M.A. from the same institution in 1942.
He was a teacher and coach at Chapel Hill High School, 1938–40.
Ruth was head basketball coach and director of athletics at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina from 1946 to 1960.
He completed his graduate-level education with a Ph.D. from the school in 1955.
From 1960 to 1968 he served as the dean of students there.
He was member of Salisbury City Council from 1963 to 1968, serving as mayor pro tempore from 1967 to 1968.
Ruth was elected as a Republican to the Ninety-first and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975).
He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the Ninety-fourth Congress in 1974.
He was then appointed by President of the United States Gerald R. Ford to be Governor of American Samoa from 1975 to 1976.
During his period as Governor of American Samoa opposition to the practice of the federal government appointing governors grew stronger.
Within eighteen months, Ruth had removed numerous Samoans in administrative posts, who had been appointed by former Governor John Morse Haydon.
Ruth was soon recalled to Washington, DC, and was quoted for having called Samoans "lazy, thieving liars."
Ruth's wife was Jane Wylie Ruth.
On August 15, 1989 Ruth died in Salisbury.
He is interred in Salisbury National Cemetery.
In 2012, the North Carolina Department of Transportation named a section of U.S. 601 in Rowan County "Congressman Earl Ruth Highway" in his honor.
