12 Facts About Milton Young

Milton Ruben Young was an American politician, most notable for representing North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1945 until 1981.

Milton Young graduated from LaMoure High School, then attended North Dakota State University in Fargo and Graceland College.

In 1919, Milton Young married Malinda Benson and together they had three sons, Wendell, Duane, and John.

Milton Young became increasingly interested in politics during the depression and drought of the late 1920s and 1930s.

Milton Young was active in community affairs, serving on the school, township, and county Agricultural Adjustment Act boards.

Milton Young stood for election to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1932; he won, and was then elected to the state Senate just two years later.

Milton Young was one of the key persons in developing the Republican Organizing Committee in North Dakota during the 1940s.

Milton Young spent the remainder of his career in the Senate, becoming one of the longest-serving members of the Senate in its history.

Milton Young was nicknamed "Mr Wheat", and was instrumental in getting the Agricultural Act of 1956 and the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 passed.

Milton Young voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957,1960,1964, and 1968, as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the confirmation of Thurgood Marshall to the US Supreme Court, but did not vote on the 24th Amendment to the US Constitution.

Milton Young voted in favor of the Comprehensive Child Development Act of 1971, which was vetoed by President Nixon, and the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972.

Milton Young died at his retirement home in Sun City, Arizona on May 31,1983, and was buried at Berlin, North Dakota.