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U.S. Governor
The Resume
(March 26, 1922-October 18, 2019)
Born in Traverse City, Michigan
44th Governor of Michigan (1969-1983)
Republican
Why he might be annoying
He named his son after himself.
His daughter, Elaine, used to work as a lawyer.
Under his tenure as governor, the city of Detriot suffered a rapid drop in population and huge job losses in the auto industry.
He was criticized by then-incoming governor James Blanchard for his selection of Dorothy Comstock Riley for Michigan's Supreme Court to replace Blair Moody, Jr. in his final days as the state governor.
From 2004 until his death, he endorsed a few candidates who lost in presidential elections such as John Kerry and briefly John McCain.
Why he might not be annoying
He attended Yale University.
He served in World War II with the U.S. Army Air Force.
He signed the Michigan Wetlands Protection Act and the Michigan Environmental Protection Act into law to protect the environment.
He played a key role in developing the Council of Great Lakes Governors.
He supported same-sex marriage.
He is longest serving governor in the history of Michigan with 14 years in office.
A state park in Detroit, Michigan, is named in his honor.
He was married to his wife Helen Milliken for over 65 years until her death.
Credit: Neo NX2004
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