Childhood and Education Journey of Alan Simpson (American politician) in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Alan Simpson (American politician), highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Alan Kooi Simpson is an American politician from Wyoming, notable for his long tenure in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1997 as a Republican. He held the influential position of Republican whip for a decade, serving as majority whip (1985-1987) and then as minority whip (1987-1995). Beyond his Senate leadership, Simpson co-chaired the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, working alongside Erskine Bowles to address fiscal challenges.
September 2, 1931: Alan Simpson's Birth
On September 2, 1931, Alan Kooi Simpson was born. He would later become a prominent American politician from Wyoming.
1949: Simpson Graduates High School
In 1949, Alan Simpson graduated from Cody High School in Cody, Wyoming.
1950: Simpson Attends Cranbrook School
In 1950, Alan Simpson attended Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for a postgraduate year.
1951: Reference to Science Fiction Film
The year 1951 marked the release of the science fiction film 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' which was referenced in response to claims about Alan Simpson being an alien.
1954: Simpson Graduates from the University of Wyoming
In 1954, Alan Simpson graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree.
1954: Simpson Marries Susan Ann Schroll
In 1954, Alan Simpson married Susan Ann Schroll.
1955: Simpson Serves in US Army
From 1955, Alan Simpson served in the United States Army in Germany.
1956: Simpson Ends Service in US Army
In 1956, Alan Simpson ended his service in the United States Army in Germany.
1958: Simpson Graduates with Juris Doctor
In 1958, Alan Simpson graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Juris Doctor degree.
1958: Simpson Graduates Law School
In 1958, Alan Simpson graduated from the University of Wyoming's law school.
1987: Voted on Civil Rights Restoration Act
In 1987, Alan Simpson initially voted in favor of the Civil Rights Restoration Act but then voted to sustain Ronald Reagan's veto.
1993: Simpson Appears in Film
In 1993, Alan Simpson played himself in a cameo appearance for the film Dave.
1997: Simpson Taught at Harvard
From 1997, Alan Simpson taught at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University's Kennedy School.
2000: Simpson Ends Role at Harvard
In 2000, Alan Simpson ended his role at Harvard University's Kennedy School.
2017: No Longer Tallest Senator
In 2017, Alan Simpson was overtaken as the tallest Senator in United States history by Luther Strange.
December 2024: Simpson Broke Hip
In December 2024, Alan Simpson broke a hip and never fully recovered.
March 14, 2025: Alan Simpson's Death
On March 14, 2025, Alan Kooi Simpson passed away. He was an American politician from Wyoming.
