Thad A. Eure
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Thaddeus Armie Eure (November 15, 1899 – July 21, 1993) was an American politician who holds the record for longest tenure as an elected official in the United States, serving as North Carolina Secretary of State from 1936 to 1989.[1][2]
Quick Facts 20th Secretary of State of North Carolina, Governor ...
Thad A. Eure | |
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20th Secretary of State of North Carolina | |
In office December 21, 1936 – January 7, 1989 | |
Governor | |
Preceded by | Charles G. Powell |
Succeeded by | Rufus Edmisten |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from Hertford County | |
In office 1929–1931 | |
Preceded by | William W. Rogers |
Succeeded by | Henry Hugh Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | (1899-11-15)November 15, 1899 Gates County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 1993(1993-07-21) (aged 93) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Historic Oakwood Cemetery Raleigh, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Minta Banks (m. 1924) |
Children | 2 |
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Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Elon University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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