How long did Urho Kekkonen serve as a member of Parliament?
15 years
20 years
Between his rise to presidency
25 years
Answer
Urho Kekkonen served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1936 to 1956, except for a period from 1944 to 1948 when he was Minister of the Interior. He was also the President of Finland from 1956 to 1981.
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