Governor John W. Kern

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:American_Bar_Association
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Indiana_Democratic_Party
gptkbp:awards Honorary Doctorate from Indiana University
gptkbp:birth_date 1849-12-20
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Crown_Hill_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_W._Kern_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution Advocated for mental health awareness
Advocated for veterans' rights
Promoted education reform
Promoted workforce development programs
Supported public transportation improvements
Supported youth programs
Advocated for environmental conservation
Supported infrastructure development
Supported renewable energy initiatives
Advocated for public education funding
Promoted civic engagement initiatives
Supported public safety initiatives
Advocated for public health initiatives
Supported arts and culture initiatives
Supported small business initiatives
Advocated for affordable housing initiatives
Advocated for labor rights
Supported women's suffrage
Supported disaster relief efforts
Supported agricultural reforms
Supported community health initiatives
Supported anti-corruption measures
Promoted historical preservation efforts
Supported international trade initiatives
Promoted community development programs
Promoted civil rights initiatives
Advocated for fair labor standards
Advocated for public service reforms
Promoted economic development in Indiana
Promoted public-private partnerships.
Promoted tourism in Indiana
Supported family services initiatives
Supported housing reforms
Supported technology and innovation initiatives
gptkbp:death_date 1917-08-17
gptkbp:education gptkb:Indiana_University_Bloomington
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:John_W._Kern
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Indiana_General_Assembly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Governor John W. Kern
gptkbp:image Image of John W. Kern
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Progressive_Era
gptkbp:legacy Kern's influence on Indiana politics
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_character Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party
gptkbp:notable_work Kern's Law
gptkbp:office gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Harrison_County,_Indiana
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana
gptkbp:political_career gptkb:1917
1890
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:J._Frank_Hanly
gptkbp:profession gptkb:lawyer
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Methodism
gptkbp:role gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:signature John W. Kern's signature
gptkbp:spouse Mary Kern
gptkbp:successor gptkb:James_P._Goodrich
gptkbp:term_end 1917-08-17
gptkbp:term_start 1909-01-11
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Indiana_Governor's_Residence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6