Bruce V. Reagan

Bruce Vincent Reagan (July 5, 1902 – April 9, 1978) was an American politician who served in the California State Legislature. During World War II he served in the United States Army, being on staff for General Dwight D. Eisenhower.[1] He was born on July 5, 1902, in Winnebago, Minnesota. He attended Shattuck Military Academy and Yale University where he took government and economics classes. He moved to Pasadena, California and worked at what became Merrill Lynch, Fenner & Beane of Pasadena. He became a member of the Pasadena Republican Club. In 1948 he ran for the Legislature of the State of California and won. He served in the 48th Assembly district from 1949 to 1951 and again in the 47th Assembly district from 1959 to 1963. He was member of the Pasadena Kiwanis, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Bruce's wife was Muriel and his son was Bruce II. He died on April 9, 1978, in Pasadena.[2]

Bruce V. Reagan
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 47th district
In office
January 5, 1959 - January 7, 1963
Preceded byAlbert I. Stewart
Succeeded byFrank D. Lanterman
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 48th district
In office
January 3, 1949 - January 8, 1951
Preceded byT. Fenton Knight
Succeeded byFrank D. Lanterman
Personal details
Born(1902-07-05)July 5, 1902
Winnebago, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1978(1978-04-09) (aged 75)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMuriel Benton
ChildrenBruce V. Reagan Jr.
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Reagan, who was no relation to Ronald Reagan, was the Republican nominee for California State Controller in 1962, but was defeated by the incumbent, Democrat Alan Cranston.[3]

References

  1. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. Journal of the Assembly, Legislature of the State of California, May 22, 1978, Page 14649, Res 155, remembering Bruce V. Reagan]
  3. "JoinCalifornia - 11-06-1962 Election".


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