Sid McMath

Governor of Arkansas

Sid McMath - Leaders & Politicians born 1912
Born

1912
113 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 34th Governor of Arkansas from 1949 to 1953. Focused on modernizing the state's infrastructure and education system. Implemented progressive policies during a time of significant change in the South. Worked as a lawyer after his gubernatorial term and maintained involvement in politics.

Implemented educational reforms in Arkansas

Modernized infrastructure during governorship

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