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[[File:Portrait_of_Ohio_Governor_John_Bricker.jpg|thumb|Portrait_of_Ohio_Governor_John_Bricker]] {{short description|American politician}}
 
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{{Infobox person
| name = John W. Bricker
| name = John W. Bricker
| image = John W. Bricker cph.3c30115.jpg
| image = <!-- Image removed -->
| alt =
| caption =  
| caption =  
| order1 = 54th
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1893|9|6|mf=y}}
| office1 = Governor of Ohio
| birth_place = [[Mount Sterling, Ohio]], [[United States]]
| term_start1 = January 11, 1939
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1986|3|22|1893|9|6|mf=y}}
| term_end1 = January 8, 1945
| death_place = [[Columbus, Ohio]], [[United States]]
| lieutenant1 = Paul M. Herbert
| nationality = [[American]]
| predecessor1 = Martin L. Davey
| occupation = [[Politician]], [[Lawyer]]
| successor1 = Frank J. Lausche
| known_for = [[Governor of Ohio]], [[U.S. Senator]], [[Vice Presidential candidate]]
| order2 = United States Senator
| office2 = from Ohio
| term_start2 = January 3, 1947
| term_end2 = January 3, 1959
| predecessor2 = Kingsley A. Taft
| successor2 = Stephen M. Young
| birth_name = John William Bricker
| birth_date = September 6, 1893
| birth_place = Madison County, Ohio, U.S.
| death_date = March 22, 1986 (aged 92)
| death_place = Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
| party = Republican
| spouse = Harriet Day
| children = 1
| education = Ohio State University (BA, LLB)
| profession = Lawyer, politician
| branch = United States Army
| serviceyears = 1917–1918
| rank = First Lieutenant
| unit = Judge Advocate General's Corps
}}
}}


'''John William Bricker''' (September 6, 1893 – March 22, 1986) was an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] from [[Ohio]]. He served as the 54th [[Governor of Ohio]] and as a [[United States Senator]] from Ohio. Bricker was also the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee for [[Vice President of the United States]] in the [[1944 United States presidential election]].
'''John William Bricker''' (September 6, 1893 – March 22, 1986) was an [[American]] [[politician]] and [[lawyer]] from [[Ohio]]. He served as the [[54th Governor of Ohio]] and was a [[United States Senator]]. Bricker was also the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee for [[Vice President of the United States]] in the [[1944 United States presidential election]].
 
== Early Life and Education ==
Bricker was born in [[Mount Sterling, Ohio]], and attended [[Ohio State University]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1916 and a [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree in 1920. He was a member of the [[Delta Chi]] fraternity.
 
== Political Career ==
Bricker began his political career as the [[Attorney General of Ohio]] from 1933 to 1937. He was elected as the [[Governor of Ohio]] in 1938 and served three terms from 1939 to 1945. During his tenure, he focused on fiscal responsibility and infrastructure development.


== Early life and education ==
In 1944, Bricker was selected as the running mate of [[Thomas E. Dewey]] in the presidential election. Although they lost to [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] and [[Harry S. Truman]], Bricker remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party.
Bricker was born in [[Madison County, Ohio]]. He attended [[Ohio State University]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] and a [[Bachelor of Laws]] degree. During [[World War I]], Bricker served in the [[United States Army]] as a first lieutenant in the [[Judge Advocate General's Corps]].


== Political career ==
Bricker was elected to the [[United States Senate]] in 1946, serving two terms until 1959. He was known for his conservative views and was a strong advocate for [[states' rights]].
Bricker began his political career as the [[Attorney General of Ohio]], serving from 1933 to 1937. He was elected as the [[Governor of Ohio]] in 1938 and served three terms from 1939 to 1945. As governor, Bricker focused on fiscal conservatism and infrastructure development.


In 1944, Bricker was the Republican nominee for [[Vice President of the United States]], running alongside [[Thomas E. Dewey]]. Although they lost the election to [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] and [[Harry S. Truman]], Bricker remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party.
== Bricker Amendment ==
One of Bricker's most notable contributions was the proposed [[Bricker Amendment]], which sought to limit the power of the [[President of the United States]] in making international agreements without the approval of [[Congress]]. Although the amendment was not passed, it sparked significant debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.


In 1946, Bricker was elected to the [[United States Senate]], where he served two terms from 1947 to 1959. He is best known for the [[Bricker Amendment]], a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to limit the executive power in making international agreements.
== Later Life and Legacy ==
After retiring from politics, Bricker returned to practicing law in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. He remained active in civic affairs until his death in 1986. Bricker is remembered for his dedication to public service and his influence on American political discourse.


== Later life and legacy ==
== References ==
After leaving the Senate, Bricker returned to his law practice in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. He remained active in public affairs until his death in 1986. Bricker is remembered for his contributions to Ohio's development and his efforts to balance federal and state powers.
* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Governors of Ohio |year=1998 |publisher=Ohio University Press |isbn=978-0821412309}}
* {{Cite web |url=https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/VP_John_Bricker.htm |title=John W. Bricker |website=United States Senate |access-date=October 10, 2023}}


== Related pages ==
== External Links ==
* [[Governor of Ohio]]
* [https://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections/history/history-blog/2013/july-2013/john-w-bricker Ohio History Central: John W. Bricker]
* [[United States Senate]]
* [[Republican Party (United States)]]
* [[1944 United States presidential election]]
* [[Bricker Amendment]]


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Revision as of 04:33, 29 December 2024


John William Bricker (September 6, 1893 – March 22, 1986) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He served as the 54th Governor of Ohio and was a United States Senator. Bricker was also the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1944 United States presidential election.

Early Life and Education

Bricker was born in Mount Sterling, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1916 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1920. He was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity.

Political Career

Bricker began his political career as the Attorney General of Ohio from 1933 to 1937. He was elected as the Governor of Ohio in 1938 and served three terms from 1939 to 1945. During his tenure, he focused on fiscal responsibility and infrastructure development.

In 1944, Bricker was selected as the running mate of Thomas E. Dewey in the presidential election. Although they lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, Bricker remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party.

Bricker was elected to the United States Senate in 1946, serving two terms until 1959. He was known for his conservative views and was a strong advocate for states' rights.

Bricker Amendment

One of Bricker's most notable contributions was the proposed Bricker Amendment, which sought to limit the power of the President of the United States in making international agreements without the approval of Congress. Although the amendment was not passed, it sparked significant debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.

Later Life and Legacy

After retiring from politics, Bricker returned to practicing law in Columbus, Ohio. He remained active in civic affairs until his death in 1986. Bricker is remembered for his dedication to public service and his influence on American political discourse.

References

  • John,
 The Governors of Ohio, 
  
 Ohio University Press, 
 1998, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0821412309,

John W. Bricker(link). United States Senate.


Accessed October 10, 2023.



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