Joe Foss

Summary

Joe Foss is a human^[1]. He was born in Sioux Falls^[2]. He was born on April 17, 1915^[3]. He passed away in Scottsdale^[4]. He died on January 1, 2003^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], politician^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Sioux Falls^[2], Joe Foss…
• Joe Foss died in Scottsdale^[4].
• Joe Foss was born on April 17, 1915^[3].
• Joe Foss died on January 1, 2003^[5].
• Joe Foss is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[11].
• Joe Foss held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Joe Foss's professions included military officer^[6].
• Joe Foss worked as an aircraft pilot^[7].
• Joe Foss's professions included politician^[8].
• Joe Foss worked as a writer^[9].
• Joe Foss held the position of Governor of South Dakota^[13].
• Joe Foss held the position of member of the South Dakota House of Representatives^[14].
• Joe Foss was educated at University of South Dakota^[15].
• Joe Foss was educated at Augustana University^[16].
• Joe Foss's education included a stint at Washington High School^[17].
• Joe Foss received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[18].
• Joe Foss received the Medal of Honor^[19].
• Joe Foss received the National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20].
• Joe Foss is recorded as male^[21].
• Joe Foss's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Joe Foss was affiliated with the Republican Party^[23].
• Joe Foss's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[24].
• Joe Foss's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force^[25].
• Joe Foss's Commons category is recorded as Joe Foss^[26].
• Joe Foss's military, police or special rank is recorded as major^[27].

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Origins and Family

Joe Foss was born in Sioux Falls^[2]. He was born on April 17, 1915^[3].

Education

Educated at University of South Dakota^[15], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1862^[30]; Augustana University^[16], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1860^[33]; and Washington High School^[17], a high school^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1908^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], politician^[8], and writer^[9]. Positions held include Governor of South Dakota^[13], a governor^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1889^[39] and member of the South Dakota House of Representatives^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[18], a courage award^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1926^[42]; Medal of Honor^[19], a courage award^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1862^[45]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20], an aviation museum^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1962^[48].

Personal Life

Joe Foss was affiliated with the Republican Party^[23].

Death and Burial

Joe Foss died on January 1, 2003^[5]. He passed away in Scottsdale^[4]. The cause of death was stroke^[49]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Joe Foss ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50]

FAQs

Where was Joe Foss born?

Born in Sioux Falls^[2], Joe Foss…

Where did Joe Foss die?

Joe Foss passed away in Scottsdale^[4].

What did Joe Foss do for work?

Joe Foss worked as military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], politician^[8], and writer^[9].

Where did Joe Foss go to school?

Joe Foss was educated at University of South Dakota^[15], Augustana University^[16], and Washington High School^[17].

What awards did Joe Foss receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[18], Medal of Honor^[19], and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[20].