United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient and American politician
Joe Foss
Captain Joe Foss, U.S. Marine Corps
President of the National Rifle Association
In office 1988–1990
Preceded by
James E. Reinke
Succeeded by
Richard D. Riley
20th Governor of South Dakota
In office January 6, 1955 – January 6, 1959
Lieutenant
L. Roy Houck
Preceded by
Sigurd Anderson
Succeeded by
Ralph Herseth
Personal details
Born
Joseph Jacob Foss
(1915-04-17)April 17, 1915 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Died
January 1, 2003(2003-01-01) (aged 87) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery
Political party
Republican
Spouses
June Shakstad
(m. 1942; div. 1967)
Donna Wild Hall
(m. 1967)
Occupation
American Football League Commissioner NRA President Television broadcaster Author Entrepreneur Spokesperson
Nickname(s)
"Smokey Joe", "Old Joe", "Old Foos",[1] "Ace of Aces"
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
South Dakota National Guard (1939–1940) United States Marine Corps (1940–1946) South Dakota Air National Guard (1946–1955)
Years of service
1939–1955
Rank
Major (USMC) Brigadier General (ANG)
Unit
VMF-121 VMF-115
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Awards
Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (3)
Joseph Jacob Foss (April 17, 1915 – January 1, 2003) 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 (1955–1959), president of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and the first commissioner of the American Football League. He also was a television broadcaster.
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ticket holder. In March 1965, JoeFoss, the commissioner of the American Football League, met with Robbie in Washington, D.C. Foss had attended the University...
attempted to claim Kemp, but he was awarded to Buffalo by AFL commissioner JoeFoss. According to Billy Shaw, Kemp's acquisition solved the Bills' quarterback...
other veterans' service organizations. In 2012, he was honored by the JoeFoss Institute for his dedication to veterans. In 2013, he was awarded the third...
gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Governor JoeFoss defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Herseth with 54.39% of the vote. Primary...
November 30, 1959, JoeFoss, a World War II Marine fighter ace and former governor of South Dakota, was named the AFL's first commissioner. Foss commissioned...
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(114 FW) is a unit of the South Dakota Air National Guard, stationed at JoeFoss Field Air National Guard Station, Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls...
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January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961 Lieutenant John F. Lindley Preceded by JoeFoss Succeeded by Archie M. Gubbrud Personal details Born (1909-07-02)July 2...
for players and fans. After the AFL's inaugural season, AFL commissioner JoeFoss sent an invitation to the NFL on January 14, 1961, to schedule a "World...
Governor Foss may refer to: Eugene Foss (1858–1939), 45th Governor of Massachusetts JoeFoss (1915–2003), 20th Governor of South Dakota This disambiguation...
Global Information
United States
United States Marine Corps (1940–1946)
Major (USMC)
Brigadier General (ANG)
Medal of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (3)