Neil Edward Goldschmidt was an American businessman and Democratic politician from the state of Oregon who held local, state, and federal offices over three decades, including mayor of Portland, Oregon, the United States Secretary of Transportation under President Jimmy Carter and the 33rd governor of Oregon. At one time, Goldschmidt was considered the most powerful and influential figure in Oregon's politics; in 2004, Goldschmidt's career and legacy were irreparably damaged by revelations of the ongoing sexual abuse of a young teenage girl which began in 1973, during his first term as mayor of Portland.
Neil Goldschmidt, American lawyer and politician, 33rd Governor of Oregon (born 1940)
On June 12, in the year 2024, Neil Goldschmidt, American lawyer and politician, 33rd Governor of Oregon (born 1940). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 12, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 12, 2024 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 May 2026.
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