Albert Benjamin Chandler Jr.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf politician
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Kentucky_Democratic_Party
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Kentucky_Colonel
gptkbp:birthDate 1898-07-14
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Kentucky
gptkbp:children Albert_Benjamin_Chandler_III
gptkbp:deathDate 1991-06-15
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:Kentucky
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Kentucky
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Albert_Benjamin_Chandler_Jr.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Albert Benjamin Chandler Jr.
gptkbp:influence New_Deal_policies
post-war_economic_development_in_Kentucky
gptkbp:knownFor advocating for education reform
supporting community development projects
advocating for women's rights
advocating for affordable housing
promoting volunteerism
supporting minority rights
advocating for environmental conservation
promoting literacy programs
advocating for public health initiatives
supporting public libraries
supporting public transportation initiatives
promoting infrastructure development
supporting addiction recovery programs
supporting disability rights
advocating for mental health services
promoting economic diversification
supporting labor rights
supporting research and development
promoting social welfare programs
promoting youth programs
supporting law enforcement initiatives
promoting higher education access
supporting veterans' affairs
advocating for arts education.
advocating for civic engagement
advocating for public safety measures
advocating for senior services
championing civil rights
encouraging small business development
expanding state government services
fostering agricultural development
promoting family services
supporting the establishment of state parks
encouraging_tourism_in_Kentucky
promoting_the_arts_in_Kentucky
gptkbp:legacy Chandler's_influence_on_Kentucky_politics
gptkbp:militaryService gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:notableWork Chandler's_administration_during_World_War_II
gptkbp:politicalParty gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:politicalRole served_in_the_U.S._House_of_Representatives
served_in_the_Kentucky_House_of_Representatives
gptkbp:positionHeld Governor_of_Kentucky
gptkbp:predecessor Ruby_Laffoon
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Martha_Chandler
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Happy_Chandler
gptkbp:termEnd 1939
gptkbp:termStart 1935