58th Mississippi Governor. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of the State of Mississippi from 1984 until 1988. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he attained his law degree from the University of Mississippi. Following graduation, he served as an infantryman with the United States Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he practiced law privately until he was appointed as assistant attorney general of the state in 1962. In 1979, he was elected state attorney general and remained at that capacity until becoming governor in 1984. During his tenure, Allain will perhaps be best remembered for making significant inroads in regards to the hiring of women and minorities for government positions. He made history when he appointed the first African American to the Mississippi Supreme Court. After leaving office, he returned to practicing law. He died of complications from pneumonia.
58th Mississippi Governor. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Governor of the State of Mississippi from 1984 until 1988. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he attained his law degree from the University of Mississippi. Following graduation, he served as an infantryman with the United States Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, he practiced law privately until he was appointed as assistant attorney general of the state in 1962. In 1979, he was elected state attorney general and remained at that capacity until becoming governor in 1984. During his tenure, Allain will perhaps be best remembered for making significant inroads in regards to the hiring of women and minorities for government positions. He made history when he appointed the first African American to the Mississippi Supreme Court. After leaving office, he returned to practicing law. He died of complications from pneumonia.
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