Carlos Camacho
Guamanian dentist and politician (1924–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carlos Garcia Camacho (November 16, 1924 – December 6, 1979) was an American politician and dentist noted for being the first elected Governor of Guam, serving in the position from 1971 to 1975.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the last appointed Governor of Guam from 1969 to 1971 under President Richard Nixon. Prior to this, he was a member of the Guam Legislature.[1][2]
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Quick Facts 1st Governor of Guam, Lieutenant ...
Carlos Camacho | |
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1st Governor of Guam | |
In office January 4, 1971 – January 6, 1975 | |
Lieutenant | Kurt Moylan |
Preceded by | Position established Himself (as Appointed Governor of Guam) |
Succeeded by | Ricardo Bordallo |
7th Appointed Governor of Guam | |
In office July 20, 1969 – January 4, 1971 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Manuel Flores Leon Guerrero |
Succeeded by | Position abolished Himself (as Governor of Guam) |
Senator of the Guam Legislature | |
In office January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Garcia Camacho (1924-11-16)November 16, 1924 Hagåtña, Guam |
Died | December 6, 1979(1979-12-06) (aged 55) Tamuning, Guam |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 7, including Felix and Mary |
Education | Aquinas College (BS) Marquette University (DDS) |
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