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William R. Ojala
politician
- January 23, 1925
- January 6, 2018
- 92 years
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William R. Ojala, 92, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1971–1974).
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|William R. "Bill" Ojala (January 23, 1925 – January 6, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer.
Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, Ojala served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He then received his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He practiced law in Aurora, Minnesota. Ojala served on the school board and as county commissioner for St. Louis County, Minnesota. Ojala served in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1971 to 1974. In 1974, Ojala ran for the United States House of Representatives and lost the election.
Ojala died on January 6, 2018, at the age of 92.
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1.In what city was William R. Ojala born?
- A.Eveleth, Minnesotacorrect
- B.Duluth, Minnesota
- C.Minneapolis, Minnesota
- D.Aurora, Minnesota
William R. Ojala was born in Eveleth, Minnesota.
Source: biography opening
2.During which conflict did William R. Ojala serve in the United States Marine Corps?
- A.World War I
- B.Korean War
- C.World War IIcorrect
- D.Vietnam War
William R. Ojala served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
Source: biography opening
3.Where did William R. Ojala earn his bachelor's degree?
- A.St. Louis University
- B.William Mitchell College of Law
- C.University of Minnesotacorrect
- D.Eveleth College
William R. Ojala received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota.
Source: education section
4.From which institution did William R. Ojala earn his law degree?
- A.University of Minnesota
- B.Aurora Law School
- C.William Mitchell College of Lawcorrect
- D.St. Louis School of Law
William R. Ojala earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
Source: education section
5.In which city did William R. Ojala practice law?
- A.Minneapolis, Minnesota
- B.Aurora, Minnesotacorrect
- C.Eveleth, Minnesota
- D.St. Louis, Missouri
William R. Ojala practiced law in the city of Aurora, Minnesota.
Source: career section
6.William R. Ojala served as a county commissioner for which location?
- A.St. Louis County, Minnesotacorrect
- B.Aurora County, Minnesota
- C.Minneapolis County, Minnesota
- D.Eveleth County, Minnesota
William R. Ojala served as a county commissioner for St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Source: political career section
7.For which political party did William R. Ojala serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives?
- A.Republican
- B.Democratcorrect
- C.Libertarian
- D.Independent
William R. Ojala served in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic party.
Source: political career section
8.During which years did William R. Ojala serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives?
- A.1975–1979
- B.1980–1984
- C.1971–1974correct
- D.1960–1964
William R. Ojala served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.
Source: political career section
9.What happened when William R. Ojala ran for the United States House of Representatives in 1974?
- A.He withdrew from the race
- B.He lost the electioncorrect
- C.The election was cancelled
- D.He won the election
In 1974, William R. Ojala ran for the United States House of Representatives and was defeated.
Source: political career section
10.What was the date of William R. Ojala's death?
- A.January 23, 2018
- B.January 6, 2018correct
- C.December 6, 2017
- D.January 6, 2017
William R. Ojala passed away on January 6, 2018.
Source: biography opening
11.How old was William R. Ojala at the time of his death?
- A.95
- B.88
- C.90
- D.92correct
William R. Ojala died at the age of 92.
Source: biography opening
12.What was William R. Ojala's birth date?
- A.January 6, 1928
- B.January 23, 1925correct
- C.January 23, 1928
- D.January 6, 1925
William R. Ojala was born on January 23, 1925.
Source: biography opening
13.Besides serving as a county commissioner, what other local government position did William R. Ojala hold?
- A.School board membercorrect
- B.Police Chief
- C.Mayor
- D.City Clerk
William R. Ojala served on the school board in addition to his role as a county commissioner.
Source: political career section
14.What was the middle initial of William R. Ojala?
- A.J.
- B.R.correct
- C.M.
- D.A.
The full name of the subject provided in the biography is William R. Ojala.
Source: biography opening
15.What was the nickname of William R. Ojala?
- A.Billcorrect
- B.Will
- C.Liam
- D.Ray
William R. Ojala was also known as Bill.
Source: biography opening
16.William R. Ojala's profession included being a lawyer and what else?
- A.Doctor
- B.Journalist
- C.Teacher
- D.Politiciancorrect
William R. Ojala was described as an American politician and lawyer.
Source: biography opening
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