Roger D. Branigin

Governor of Indiana, lawyer, colonel

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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