Historical Events tagged with "graydavis"

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Politics & Government

Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes California governor

November 17th, 2003 21 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger was inaugurated as the 38th Governor of California. A Republican, he ran on a platform of reform and revitalization in response to a state budget crisis. Following a successful recall election against then-Governor Gray Davis, Schwarzenegger took office in Sacramento. His celebrity status and distinct background as a Hollywood actor brought significant media attention to the office.

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