About Joe Shell
Lived 1918 – 2008 (aged 89). Joe Shell was an American military officer, lobbyist, politician and military personnel.
Joseph Claude Shell Sr. (September 7, 1918 – April 7, 2008) was a Republican politician from California who served in the California State Assembly from 1953 to 1963 from the 58th district. He later served on the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board. In 1962 he was a failed primary candidate for Governor of California, where he ran to the right of then former Vice President Richard Nixon.
Shell attended the University of Southern California, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and was captain of the 1939 USC football team which won the Rose Bowl that year. He then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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Who was Joe Shell?
American politician
When was Joe Shell born?
Joe Shell was born on 7 September 1918 in La Conner.
When did Joe Shell die?
Joe Shell died on 7 April 2008 in Bakersfield.
What was Joe Shell's occupation?
Joe Shell was a military officer, lobbyist, politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Joe Shell?
Joe Shell was American.
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