New Hampshire Governor. Born in Newport, Vermont, he graduated from Dartmouth in 1928, Amos Tuck School of Business in 1929 and was a successful manufacture before entering politics. He served in the Vermont State House of Representatives, (1948-52) and was president of Vermont State Senate, (1952-55). In 1955, he was elected as a Republican the 69th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1959. While in office he was credited with tightening accounting procedures and giving raises to state employees. He signed bills to provide state aid for school construction and for the formation of cooperative school districts. He also was a major power in the Republican Party and held multiple positions in the presidential campaigns and administrations of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.
New Hampshire Governor. Born in Newport, Vermont, he graduated from Dartmouth in 1928, Amos Tuck School of Business in 1929 and was a successful manufacture before entering politics. He served in the Vermont State House of Representatives, (1948-52) and was president of Vermont State Senate, (1952-55). In 1955, he was elected as a Republican the 69th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1959. While in office he was credited with tightening accounting procedures and giving raises to state employees. He signed bills to provide state aid for school construction and for the formation of cooperative school districts. He also was a major power in the Republican Party and held multiple positions in the presidential campaigns and administrations of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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