James T. Blair Jr.
American politician (1902–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Thomas Blair Jr. (March 15, 1902 – July 12, 1962) was an American Democratic politician from the state of Missouri. He served as the 44th Governor of Missouri from 1957 to 1961, as well as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri from 1949 to 1957, and a member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1][2]
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James T. Blair Jr. | |
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44th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 14, 1957 – January 9, 1961 | |
Lieutenant | Edward V. Long |
Preceded by | Phil M. Donnelly |
Succeeded by | John M. Dalton |
35th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 10, 1949 – January 14, 1957 | |
Governor | Forrest Smith Phil M. Donnelly |
Preceded by | Walter N. Davis |
Succeeded by | Edward V. Long |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office 1929–1937 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Thomas Blair Jr. (1902-03-15)March 15, 1902 Maysville, Missouri |
Died | July 12, 1962(1962-07-12) (aged 60) Jefferson City, Missouri |
Resting place | Riverview Cemetery Jefferson City, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emilie Chorn |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Politician Lawyer |
Awards | Air Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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