John E. Davis (North Dakota politician)
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John E. Davis (born John Edward Davis; April 18, 1913 – May 12, 1990) was an American politician who served as Director of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency from 1969 to 1976. He also previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion, from 1966 to 1967, and as the 25th Governor of North Dakota from 1957 to 1961.
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John Davis | |
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Director of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency | |
In office May 5, 1972 – January 20, 1977 | |
President | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Bardyl Tirana |
Director of the Office of Civil Defense | |
In office May 20, 1969 – May 5, 1972 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Joseph Romm |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
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In office 1966–1967 | |
Preceded by | Eldon James |
Succeeded by | William E. Galbraith |
25th Governor of North Dakota | |
In office January 9, 1957 – January 4, 1961 | |
Lieutenant | |
Preceded by | Norman Brunsdale |
Succeeded by | William L. Guy |
Member of the North Dakota Senate | |
In office 1952–1956 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Edward Davis (1913-04-18)April 18, 1913 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 1990(1990-05-12) (aged 77) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Pauline Huntley
(m. 1938; div. 1978)Marilyn Westlie
(m. 1980–1990) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of North Dakota (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1935–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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