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John Culver (John Chester Culver) was born on 8 August, 1932 in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S., is a United States Senator from Iowa (1975–1981). Discover John Culver'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 86 years old?
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John Chester Culver |
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86 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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8 August, 1932 |
Birthday |
8 August |
Birthplace |
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
Date of death |
26 December, 2018 |
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Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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United States
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John Culver Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is John Culver's Wife?
His wife is Ann Cooper (Divorced) Mary Jane Checchi
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Ann Cooper (Divorced) Mary Jane Checchi |
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5, including Chet |
John Culver Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Culver worth at the age of 86 years old? John Culver’s income source is mostly from being a successful Senator. He is from United States. We have estimated John Culver's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Senator |
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John Chester Culver (August 8, 1932 – December 26, 2018) was an American politician, writer, and lawyer who was elected to both the United States House of Representatives (1965–1975) and United States Senate (1975–1981) from Iowa.
He was a member of the Democratic Party.
He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 27th round of the 1954 NFL Draft.
Rather than try out for professional football after graduating, Culver attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge, as the Lionel de Jersey Harvard Scholar.
After his return to the U.S., he served in the military as a captain in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1958.
Culver became active in politics, working as a legislative assistant for Senator Edward Kennedy in 1962.
He began his law practice in Iowa a year later.
In 1964, he ran against Republican U.S. Representative James E. Bromwell.
With President Lyndon Johnson's landslide victory, many Democrats, including Culver, were carried to victory.
In 1974, Culver ran for the U.S. Senate, narrowly defeating Davis Stanley with 50.02% of the vote for the seat left open by the retirement of Harold E. Hughes.
Culver served one term in the Senate, from 1975 until 1981.
In 1978 Culver was inducted into the Harvard Football Hall of Fame.
With Ronald Reagan's national victory as president, Culver was defeated in 1980 by Republican Chuck Grassley, taking 45.5% of the vote to Grassley's 53.5%.
In 2000, Culver co-wrote American Dreamer, the first comprehensive biography of Henry A. Wallace.
His son Chet Culver served as the 41st governor of Iowa (2007–2011).
Culver was born in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Mary C. (Miller) and William C. Culver.
He moved as a child with his family to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Culver graduated from both Harvard University and Harvard Law School.
As an undergraduate, he played fullback on the Harvard football team with future U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy.
John Culver and his wife had five children, including Chet, who served as governor of Iowa from 2007 to 2011.
At the time of his death, Culver was recently retired from the firm of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C., where he had established the government affairs practice.
After leaving the Senate, he lived and worked in the capital with his wife, Mary Jane Checchi.
Culver was a featured speaker at the August 28, 2009, memorial service for Edward Kennedy, speaking as his Harvard classmate and teammate, Senate colleague, and longtime friend.
Until January 31, 2011, Culver was the interim director of the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
He was succeeded by former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson.
Culver remained on the board of advisers as director emeritus.
Culver died on December 26, 2018.