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Lloyd J. Andrews
politician
- August 26, 1920
- October 7, 2014
- 94 years
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|Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. (August 26, 1920 – October 7, 2014) was an American educator, businessman, and politician.
Born in Dutton, Montana, Andrews moved with his parents to a farm in Green Bluff, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and then graduated from Washington State University. Andrews served in the United States Navy during World War II, reaching the rank of commander. Andrews served in the Washington State Senate from 1953 to 1957 as a Republican.
From 1957 to 1961, Andrew served as Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In 1960, Andrews ran for the office of Governor of Washington and lost the general election to incumbent Albert D. Rosellini. In February 1960 Andrews addressed the Lincoln Day dinner in South Bend, WA, hosted by the Pacific County Republicans. Then, in 1964, Andrews ran for the United States Senate and lost the election. He was the owner of ChemNuclear. Andrews died in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city and state was Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. born?
- A.Green Bluff, Washington
- B.Scottsdale, Arizona
- C.South Bend, Washington
- D.Dutton, Montanacorrect
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. was born in Dutton, Montana.
Source: biographical overview
2.Where did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. move with his parents during his childhood?
- A.A ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona
- B.A suburban home in South Bend, Washington
- C.A farm in Dutton, Montana
- D.A farm in Green Bluff, Washingtoncorrect
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. moved with his parents to a farm in Green Bluff, Washington.
Source: early life section
3.From which educational institution did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. graduate after Mead High School?
- A.University of Washington
- B.Washington State Universitycorrect
- C.Eastern Washington University
- D.University of Montana
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. graduated from Washington State University after attending Mead High School.
Source: early life section
4.What military rank did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. reach during his service in the United States Navy?
- A.Admiral
- B.Commandercorrect
- C.Captain
- D.Lieutenant
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he reached the rank of commander.
Source: military service section
5.During which years did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. serve in the Washington State Senate?
- A.1953 to 1957correct
- B.1957 to 1961
- C.1950 to 1953
- D.1960 to 1964
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. served in the Washington State Senate from 1953 to 1957.
Source: political career section
6.Which political party did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. represent while serving in the Washington State Senate?
- A.Republicancorrect
- B.Independent
- C.Democrat
- D.Libertarian
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. served in the Washington State Senate as a Republican.
Source: political career section
7.What public office did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. hold between 1957 and 1961?
- A.Governor of Washington
- B.United States Senator
- C.Mayor of South Bend
- D.Washington State Superintendent of Public Instructioncorrect
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. served as Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1957 to 1961.
Source: career section
8.Against whom did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. lose the 1960 general election for Governor of Washington?
- A.Daniel J. Evans
- B.Arthur B. Langlie
- C.Dixy Lee Ray
- D.Albert D. Rosellinicorrect
In the 1960 gubernatorial election, Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. was defeated by incumbent Albert D. Rosellini.
Source: political career section
9.What event did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. address in February 1960 in South Bend, WA?
- A.The Education Reform summit
- B.The Lincoln Day dinnercorrect
- C.The ChemNuclear annual meeting
- D.The Washington State Republican Convention
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. addressed the Lincoln Day dinner in South Bend, Washington, in February 1960.
Source: political career section
10.Which group hosted the Lincoln Day dinner addressed by Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. in 1960?
- A.The Washington State Education Association
- B.The Pacific County Republicanscorrect
- C.The Scottsdale Business League
- D.The Mead County Republicans
The Lincoln Day dinner addressed by Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. in February 1960 was hosted by the Pacific County Republicans.
Source: political career section
11.In what year did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. run for the United States Senate?
- A.1957
- B.1960
- C.1964correct
- D.1968
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. ran for the United States Senate in 1964 and lost the election.
Source: political career section
12.Which company was owned by Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr.?
- A.BioEnergy
- B.Green Bluff Farms
- C.ChemNuclearcorrect
- D.Northwest Education Services
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. was the owner of ChemNuclear.
Source: career section
13.In what city did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. die?
- A.Scottsdale, Arizonacorrect
- B.Mead, Washington
- C.Dutton, Montana
- D.South Bend, Washington
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Source: biographical overview
14.On what date did Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. pass away?
- A.October 7, 2014correct
- B.February 15, 1960
- C.August 26, 1920
- D.January 1, 2010
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. died on October 7, 2014.
Source: biographical overview
15.What was the date of birth for Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr.?
- A.August 26, 1920correct
- B.February 26, 1920
- C.August 26, 2014
- D.October 7, 1920
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. was born on August 26, 1920.
Source: biographical overview
16.Which professional roles are explicitly attributed to Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. in the biography?
- A.Educator, businessman, and politiciancorrect
- B.Author, farmer, and engineer
- C.Teacher, soldier, and scientist
- D.Lawyer, journalist, and diplomat
Lloyd Joel Andrews Sr. is described as an American educator, businessman, and politician.
Source: biographical overview
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