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Joe Foss
Joseph Jacob Foss was a United States Marine Corps major and a leading Marine fighter ace in World War II. He received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his role in air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign. In postwar years, he was an Air National Guard brigadier general, served as the 20th Governor of South Dakota, president of the National Rifle Association and the first commissioner of the American Football League. He also was a television broadcaster.
BornJoseph Jacob Foss, April 17, 1915, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2003, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
OccupationAmerican Football League Commissioner, National Rifle Association President, Television broadcaster, Author, Entrepreneur, Spokesperson
LieutenantL. Roy Houck
Preceded bySigurd Anderson
Succeeded byRalph Herseth

About Joe Foss

War Hero Joe Foss was born in South Dakota, United States on April 17, 1915. He dies at the age of 87, on January 1, 2003.

During World War II, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his contributions during the Guadalcanal Campaign. He was also a television celebrity, hosting The American Sportsman on ABC from 1964 to 1967.

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Joe Foss before becoming famous

Joe Foss was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1915 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

When he went to a local airstrip to meet Pilot Charles Lindbergh, who was on tour with his plane, he had his first taste of aviation.

Achievement of Joe Foss

He was the 20th Governor of South Dakota and the first commissioner of the American Football League.

Joe Foss's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

After his father was electrocuted to death in a bizarre accident, he took over his family's farm when he was just 17 years old.

Joe Foss Collabed with

President US President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded him the renowned Medal of Honor.

Joe Foss Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Joe Foss updated on March 23 2023.