1887—Ralph Carr born in Rosita, CO

1890—Grew up in Cripple Creek, CO—gold mine capital of the country at the time



1910—Graduates law school from the University of Colorado-Boulder

1912—Meets Lowell Thomas, who is his rival newspaper editor in Victor, CO

1929—Nominated by President Herbert Hoover to become U.S. Attorney of Colorado



1938—Becomesl Coorado Governor

  

1940—Asked by Wendell Willkie to be his vice presidential nominee, refuses and wins re-election as Colorado governor



1942—Stands up for the rights of Japanese-Americans when no other national leader is doing so. Threats of impeachment and physical harm are common.

1942—Loses against incumbent U.S. Senator Edwin Johnson in one of Colorado’s closest elections in history



1950—Convinced to run for governor again. Wins September primary and then dies days later. Ralph Carr was 62 years old.