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'''Kenneth J. Rothman''' (born [[October 11]], [[1935]]) is |
'''Kenneth J. Rothman''' (born [[October 11]], [[1935]]) is a [[Jewish]] American [[lawyer]] and [[politician]] from [[Missouri]]. He served as [[Lieutenant Governor]] of the state from [[1981]] to [[1985]]. |
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Rothman was born and raised in [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] and attended public schools. He graduated from [[Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University]] with a [[bachelor of arts|BA degree]] in [[history]] and [[political science]] and also received his law degree from Washington Univerity. |
Rothman was born and raised in [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] and attended public schools. He graduated from [[Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University]] with a [[bachelor of arts|BA degree]] in [[history]] and [[political science]] and also received his law degree from Washington Univerity. |
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Kenneth J. Rothman (born October 11, 1935) is a Jewish American lawyer and politician from Missouri. He served as Lieutenant Governor of the state from 1981 to 1985.
Rothman was born and raised in St. Louis and attended public schools. He graduated from Washington University with a BA degree in history and political science and also received his law degree from Washington Univerity.
Rothman served in the Missouri air national gaurd from 1953 to 1962 and was called to active duty during the Berlin crisis of 1961-62. He worked as a prosecutor for St. Louis County before entering private law practice. Rothman's political career began with his election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1962 representing the Clayton area. He was re-elected eight times. In 1973 he was chosen as Majority Leader and in 1976 he became Speaker of the House.
In 1980 Rothman was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. In 1984, he was the Democratic party's candidate for Governor of Missouri but was defeated by Republican John Ashcroft.