Robert C. Bassett
- May 5, 2000
- 89 years
- Alzheimer's disease
About Robert C. Bassett
Robert C. Bassett, 89, American newspaper publisher, lawyer, and political advisor, Alzheimer's disease.
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|Robert C. Bassett (March 2, 1911 – May 5, 2000) was an American newspaper publisher, lawyer, and political advisor to U.S. Presidents Harry S. Truman and Richard Nixon.
Early life and education
Bassett was born on March 2, 1911, to Clark and Lillian Bassett in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was a member of the Wisconsin Badgers track and field team, graduating in 1932. Bassett later graduated from Harvard Law School in 1935.
Career
Following graduation he opened a private law practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin, until he joined the United States Navy after the U.S. entered World War II. He retired from the navy as a lieutenant commander. After the war he became labor counsel for the Hearst Corporation and later became publisher of the Milwaukee Sentinel and vice president of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. In 1952 Harry S. Truman appointed Bassett to the Wage Stabilization Board. He was named to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents in 1958. Bassett was director of the United States Chamber of Commerce and was appointed by Richard Nixon to the Pay Board in 1971.
Personal life
Bassett died from Alzheimer's disease on May 5, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife Sally (1922–1998).
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.Where did Robert C. Bassett initially open his private law practice?
- A.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- B.Madison, Wisconsin
- C.Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- D.Green Bay, Wisconsincorrect
Following graduation, Robert C. Bassett opened a private law practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Source: Career section
2.What military rank did Robert C. Bassett hold when he retired from the United States Navy?
- A.Lieutenant commandercorrect
- B.Captain
- C.Commander
- D.Lieutenant
Robert C. Bassett retired from the United States Navy as a lieutenant commander.
Source: Career section
3.For which company did Robert C. Bassett work as labor counsel after World War II?
- A.Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company
- B.Hearst Corporationcorrect
- C.Milwaukee Sentinel
- D.U.S. Chamber of Commerce
After the war, Robert C. Bassett became labor counsel for the Hearst Corporation.
Source: Career section
4.Robert C. Bassett served as the publisher for which newspaper?
- A.Milwaukee Sentinelcorrect
- B.Green Bay Press-Gazette
- C.Wisconsin State Journal
- D.Sturgeon Bay Advocate
Robert C. Bassett became the publisher of the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Source: Career section
5.In what year was Robert C. Bassett appointed to the Wage Stabilization Board by Harry S. Truman?
- A.1950
- B.1952correct
- C.1958
- D.1954
Harry S. Truman appointed Robert C. Bassett to the Wage Stabilization Board in 1952.
Source: Career section
6.Robert C. Bassett served as vice president for which company?
- A.Milwaukee Sentinel
- B.Hearst Corporation
- C.Joseph Schlitz Brewing Companycorrect
- D.United States Chamber of Commerce
Robert C. Bassett became vice president of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.
Source: Career section
7.To which governing body was Robert C. Bassett named in 1958?
- A.Wage Stabilization Board
- B.University of Wisconsin Board of Regentscorrect
- C.United States Chamber of Commerce Board
- D.Pay Board
Robert C. Bassett was named to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents in 1958.
Source: Career section
8.Which U.S. President appointed Robert C. Bassett to the Pay Board in 1971?
- A.Richard Nixoncorrect
- B.Dwight D. Eisenhower
- C.John F. Kennedy
- D.Harry S. Truman
Richard Nixon appointed Robert C. Bassett to the Pay Board in 1971.
Source: Career section
9.On what date did Robert C. Bassett pass away?
- A.May 5, 2000correct
- B.May 5, 1998
- C.March 2, 1998
- D.March 2, 2000
Robert C. Bassett died on May 5, 2000.
Source: Personal life section
10.What was the cause of Robert C. Bassett's death?
- A.Cancer
- B.Stroke
- C.Heart disease
- D.Alzheimer's diseasecorrect
Robert C. Bassett died from Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Personal life section
11.Where is Robert C. Bassett interred?
- A.Arlington National Cemeterycorrect
- B.Las Vegas Memorial Park
- C.Sturgeon Bay Cemetery
- D.Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Robert C. Bassett is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Source: Personal life section
12.On what date was Robert C. Bassett born?
- A.May 5, 1912
- B.March 2, 1911correct
- C.March 2, 1912
- D.May 5, 1911
Robert C. Bassett was born on March 2, 1911.
Source: Biography introduction
13.In which city was Robert C. Bassett born?
- A.Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsincorrect
- B.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- C.Madison, Wisconsin
- D.Green Bay, Wisconsin
Robert C. Bassett was born to Clark and Lillian Bassett in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Source: Early life and education section
14.Robert C. Bassett attended which university as an undergraduate?
- A.Harvard University
- B.University of Chicago
- C.Marquette University
- D.University of Wisconsin–Madisoncorrect
Robert C. Bassett attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating in 1932.
Source: Early life and education section
15.What sport did Robert C. Bassett participate in while at the University of Wisconsin–Madison?
- A.Track and fieldcorrect
- B.Basketball
- C.Baseball
- D.Football
Robert C. Bassett was a member of the Wisconsin Badgers track and field team during his time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Source: Early life and education section
16.In what year did Robert C. Bassett graduate from Harvard Law School?
- A.1941
- B.1935correct
- C.1932
- D.1938
Robert C. Bassett graduated from Harvard Law School in 1935.
Source: Early life and education section
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