Francis Cherry (governor)
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Francis Adams Cherry (September 5, 1908 – July 15, 1965) was an American politician. He served as governor of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955.[2]
Quick Facts 35th Governor of Arkansas, Lieutenant ...
Francis Adams Cherry | |
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35th Governor of Arkansas | |
In office January 13, 1953 – January 11, 1955 | |
Lieutenant | Nathan Green Gordon |
Preceded by | Sid McMath |
Succeeded by | Orval Faubus |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-09-05)September 5, 1908 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Died | July 15, 1965(1965-07-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic[1] |
Alma mater | Oklahoma State University University of Arkansas |
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