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Born
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Graduated college
Ted graduated at Iowa State University. -
Starts working in the insurance company
He worked for the Lincoln Benefit Life Company. -
Started Poetry
Ted Kooser wrote his first poetry book called Official Entry Blank. -
Married
He married the former editor of Lincoln Journal Star, Kathleen Rutledge. -
Retirement
Retired from the Lincoln Benefit Life Company. -
Won 1st Place for Foreword Magazine Autobiographical Writing Competition
Ted Kooser won this competition by submitting an autobiography that he wrote. -
Completed 2nd and Final Term as U.S. Poet Laureate
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Wrote Bag in the Wind
First children's book written. -
Won Nebraska Book Award for children's books for House Held Up by Trees
People liked House Held up by Trees and therefore he won this award.
