Background
He was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on May 16, 1905.
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Laurence Conrad Eklund
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University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Career
After graduation from Tomahawk High School, he went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was an associate editor of The Daily Cardinal and was elected to the Iron Cross Society. He graduated in 1927 with a degree in journalism.
He worked at the Journal for 43 years, which included the position of Washington bureau chief from 1947 to 1970.
In 1975 he received knighthood in the Royal Order of the Polar Star from the government of Sweden. In 1990 he was inducted into the Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame.
Laurence died on June 20, 2002, in Bethesda, Maryland at the age of 97. He was survived by a son John.
Laurence Eklund"s brother was antarctic explorer and scientist Carl Eklund.
Membership
He was member of the National Press Club and the Gridiron Club.
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Nationality
United States
Awards
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Iron Cross; Order of the Polar Star
The Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim.The Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim.