Dewey F. Bartlett
American politician and 19th Governor of Oklahoma / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dewey Follett Bartlett Sr. (March 28, 1919 – March 1, 1979) was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Oklahoma from 1967 to 1971, following his fellow Republican, Henry Bellmon. In 1966, he became the first Roman Catholic elected governor of Oklahoma, defeating the Democratic nominee, Preston J. Moore of Oklahoma City. He was defeated for reelection in 1970 by Tulsa attorney David Hall in the closest election in state history. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and served one term. In 1978, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and did not run for reelection that year. He died of complications of lung cancer two months after retiring from the Senate in 1979.[1]
Dewey F. Bartlett | |
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19th Governor of Oklahoma | |
In office January 9, 1967 – January 11, 1971 | |
Lieutenant | George Nigh |
Preceded by | Henry Bellmon |
Succeeded by | David Hall |
United States Senator from Oklahoma | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Fred R. Harris |
Succeeded by | David Boren |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1962–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Dewey Follett Bartlett (1919-03-28)March 28, 1919 Marietta, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 1, 1979(1979-03-01) (aged 59) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Cause of death | Lung cancer |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery 36°01′46.3″N 95°56′04.4″W |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Dewey Jr. |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Profession | Oilman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942-1946 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Medal |