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Francis Burt

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Oct 16, 2026

Nebraska Update

Nebraska Update

Oct. 16 | Proposed public safety reductions, term limits

Oct 16 · 1 Mention

Jackie UretaHOST
0:40
It's Friday, October 16th.
Jackie UretaHOST
0:42
On this day in 1854, Francis Burt took the oath as first governor of the Nebraska Territory.
Jackie UretaHOST
0:49
The 45-year-old traveled from his South Carolina home to Nebraska to serve as the territory's first governor.
Jackie UretaHOST
0:56
But two days after he was sworn in, he died.

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