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John McKeithen
John Julian McKeithen was an American lawyer, politician, and the 49th governor of Louisiana, serving from 1964 to 1972. A Democrat and attorney from the rural town of Columbia, he first served in other state offices. In 1967 he gained passage after his first term of a constitutional amendment to allow governors to serve two successive terms. He was the first governor of his state in the twentieth century to be elected and serve two consecutive terms. He strongly advocated the construction of the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. He had served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During the Civil Rights era, in 1965 McKeithen intervened in events in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to end violence after the Ku Klux Klan continued to violently resist change for African Americans, following passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He established a commission to work on social transition in the state.
BornJohn Julian McKeithen, May 28, 1918, Grayson, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 1999, Columbia, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeHogan Cemetery, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
Children6, including W. Fox McKeithen
Alma materLouisiana State University (LLB)
ProfessionAttorney
LieutenantClarence C. "Taddy" Aycock
Preceded byJames H. Davis
Succeeded byEdwin Edwards

About John McKeithen

Politician John McKeithen was born on May 28, 1918 in Louisiana, United States (He dies at the age of 81, on June 4, 1999).

From 1964 until 1972, he served as the 49th Governor of Louisiana as a Democrat. He left a lasting impression by being a key figure in the construction of the Louisiana Superdome.

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John McKeithen before becoming famous

John McKeithen was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1918 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

After getting his legal degree from Louisiana State University Law Center, he served as a first lieutenant in the army during World War II.

Achievement of John McKeithen

He enacted laws establishing a stringent code of ethics for elected and appointed public officials while in office.

John McKeithen's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He and his wife, Margie McKeithen, produced a total of six children.

John McKeithen Collabed with

Politician Kathleen Blanco was elected Governor of Louisiana 32 years before he finished his term.

John McKeithen Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John McKeithen updated on March 21 2023.