Robert George Johnson (March 24, 1925 – April 7. 1969) was an American lawyer and politician. John was born in

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. He went to the Hector, Minnesota public schools. Johnson served in the

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during

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and was a pilot. He received his bachelor's and law degrees from

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and then practiced law in Willmar, Minnesota. Johnson served on the Willmar School Board. Johnson served in the

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from 1967 until his death in 1969. He died of cancer at his home in Willmar, Minnesota.'Mr. Johnson dies in his first Senate term.' Minneapolis Star-Tribune, April 8, 1969

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