John W. Carlin
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John William Carlin (born August 3, 1940)[1] is an American educator and politician who served as the 40th governor of Kansas from 1979 to 1987, and the archivist of the United States from May 30, 1995, to February 15, 2005.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party. Carlin teaches at Kansas State University as a visiting professor and previously operated a website to advance civic engagement.[3] Carlin is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.[4]
Quick Facts 8th Archivist of the United States, President ...
John Carlin | |
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8th Archivist of the United States | |
In office May 30, 1995 – February 15, 2005 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Don W. Wilson |
Succeeded by | Allen Weinstein |
40th Governor of Kansas | |
In office January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | Paul Dugan Thomas Docking |
Preceded by | Robert Bennett |
Succeeded by | Mike Hayden |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office July 31, 1984 – August 6, 1985 | |
Preceded by | James R. Thompson |
Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-08-03) August 3, 1940 (age 83) Salina, Kansas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Ramona Hawkinson Karen Bigsby Hurley Diana Prentice Lynn Lady |
Parent(s) | Jack W. Carlin, Hazel L. Johnson |
Alma mater | Kansas State University (B.S.) |
Website | www |
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