Roger D. Branigin
Governor of Indiana, lawyer, colonel
Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1975
49 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 42nd Governor of Indiana from 1965 to 1973. Held a legal career and achieved the rank of colonel in the Army Reserve. Involved in various civic and community organizations throughout his career.
Served two terms as Governor of Indiana
Contributed to state education policies
Participated in community service initiatives
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