Cranston Alan Vedic birth chart profile
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Cranston Alan

• Remembering (Dec 31, 2000)

★ June 19, 1914 · Palo Alto, California
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Birth Star
PoliticsRetirement circumstancesSame Job more than 10 yrsWritersFamily BusinessMilitaryMultiple MarriagesDestiny Number 5
Biography

Who is Cranston Alan?

American politician, one of Californias most durable liberal Democrats. With his poker-face and brisk style, he was still running for office and winning in his 70s. Colleagues said that he had a computer for a mind, with total memory of everyones past and present voting record. Born into a prosperous family, Cranston was educated at Stanford University. He became a journalist and foreign correspondent. He served in the Army during WW II and after the war, was the author of "Killing of the Peace," 1945. Cranston edited the first unexpurgated English translation of Hitlers "Mein Kampf" published in the United States and was later proud of having been sued for copyright violations by Adolf Hitler. Post-war, he worked at his dads Palo Alto real estate firm and became president of United World Federalists, an organization advocating world government. He first held public office as Comptroller of the State of California in 1958. In his long career, he was re-elected to the U.S. Senate November 1986. Cranston made two marriage, and there were two sons with the first marriage. One of his sons was killed in an accident 5/16/1980. Cranston was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1990. Recovering, he continued to work until 1993, when he retired under the cloud of the savings and loan industry scandal. After a formal reprimand and sanction against him and four other senators, Cranston, who had received close to $1.2 million in political funds from Keating, said that he had been "politically stupid but ethically correct" in his actions. He died on the last day of the millennium, December 31, 2000, age 86, at his home in Los Altos. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Alan Cranston (1914–2000)

This profile covers publicly verifiable information about Alan Cranston, the American politician born June 19, 1914 in Palo Alto, California.

Overview

  • Full name: Alan Cranston
  • Born: June 19, 1914, Palo Alto, California, United States
  • Died: December 31, 2000, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney, politician
  • Notable role: United States Senator from California (1969–1993)

Public career

Alan Cranston served as a U.S. Senator from California from 1969 to 1993. During his tenure, he was involved in foreign policy discussions, arms control debates, and issues related to international security. He was known as a Democrat who advocated for social welfare, civil liberties, and consumer protection, and who engaged with humanitarian and global affairs on the Senate stage.

Notable legislative and policy focus

His work emphasized:

  • Arms control and nuclear nonproliferation
  • Diplomacy and international relations
  • Social welfare, consumer protection, and civil liberties
  • Public service and government accountability

News and obituaries

As a historical figure, there are archived reports and obituaries around his death in 2000 and retrospective profiles during subsequent years. Contemporary news outlets published coverage of his career and legacy at the time of his passing.

Legacy and honors

Alan Cranston left a record of public service in the California and national arenas. His legacy is reflected in Senate archives, historical analyses of late 20th‑century U.S. politics, and recognitions from colleagues and organizations that study arms control, diplomacy, and social policy.

Public timeline and sources

For verifiable details, consult credible reference sources such as official Senate archives, major newspaper obituaries, and biographical directories.

Social media and online presence

There are no official contemporary social media accounts associated with Alan Cranston. Any social media pages mentioning him are unofficial or archival in nature. Public-interest organizations or foundations bearing his name may exist as historical references.

Recent projects

There are no active projects or campaigns by Alan Cranston, as he passed away in 2000. Any posthumous recognitions or foundation activities would be historical references rather than ongoing initiatives.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Cranston Alan's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Cranston Alan's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Cranston Alan's numerology numbers say?

Cranston Alan's core numbers are Destiny 5, Soul Urge 5, Personality 2, Karmic Debt 19.

◎Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

⚖Karmic Debt
19

Chaldean Karmic Debt 19 indicates lessons of independence with respect for others. It asks balanced leadership—stand strong, but do not isolate or dominate.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1945
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1945 ("Killing of the Peace")
1958
Career
New Career 1958 (State Controller, CA)
1980
Death
Death of Child 16 May 1980 (Son killed in accident)
1986
Career
Gain social status November 1986 (Re-elected to Senate)
1990
Health
Medical diagnosis 1990 (Prostate cancer)
2000
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 31 December 2000 in Los Altos, CA (Age 86)
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