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Don Samuelson
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For the Minnesota legislator, see Don Samuelson (Minnesota politician).
Donald William Samuelson (July 27, 1913 – January 20, 2000) was an American Republican politician who served as the 25th governor of Idaho, from 1967 to 1971.[2][3][4] He is the state's most recent incumbent governor to lose a re-election bid (1970).
Quick Facts 25th Governor of Idaho, Lieutenant ...
Don Samuelson | |
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![]() From 1967's Gem of the Mountains, the yearbook of the University of Idaho | |
25th Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
Lieutenant | Jack Murphy |
Preceded by | Robert Smylie |
Succeeded by | Cecil Andrus |
Member of the Idaho Senate | |
In office 1960–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Donald William Samuelson (1913-07-27)July 27, 1913 Woodhull, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 20, 2000(2000-01-20) (aged 86) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Pinecrest Memorial Park, Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Ruby A. Samuelson (m. 1936) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Knox College (attended) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Unit | Farragut Naval Training Station |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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