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John Andrew Buchanan

1863 – 1935

American politician, judge, historian, poet

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Lived 1863 – 1935 (aged 72). John Andrew Buchanan was an American lawyer, politician, judge and poet.

John Andrew Buchanan (October 2, 1863 – December 22, 1935) was a judge and politician in Astoria in the U.S. state of Oregon, and an amateur poet who wrote the lyrics to the Oregon state song.

In 1920 he composed the lyrics to "Oregon, My Oregon"; he and Henry Murtagh, who composed the music, entered the song in a contest sponsored by the Society of Oregon Composers. They won the contest; the song was published and endorsed by the state superintendent of public instruction. The Oregon Legislative Assembly made it the state song in 1927.

Buchanan was a school teacher and an attorney. He served two terms in the Oregon House of Representatives, for the 25th and 26th sessions (1909–1912). He wrote poetry throughout his life and published several books of poetry.

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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
Also known as
J. A. Buchanan

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Who was John Andrew Buchanan?

American politician, judge, historian, poet (1863–1935)

When was John Andrew Buchanan born?

John Andrew Buchanan was born on 2 October 1863.

When did John Andrew Buchanan die?

John Andrew Buchanan died on 22 December 1935.

What was John Andrew Buchanan's occupation?

John Andrew Buchanan was a lawyer, politician, judge and poet.

What nationality was John Andrew Buchanan?

John Andrew Buchanan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Andrew Buchanan

· Wikidata: Q6219047

· DBpedia: John Andrew Buchanan

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