George M. Leader | |
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.jpg) Leader's official photo, circa 1959. Used for display in state buildings and for other purposes. | |
| 36th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 18, 1955 – January 20, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Roy Furman |
| Preceded by | John Fine |
| Succeeded by | David Lawrence |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2, 1951 – November 30, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Leader |
| Succeeded by | Harry E. Seyler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Michael Leader January 17, 1918 York, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 9, 2013 (aged 95) Hershey, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Strickler (m. 1939; died 2011) |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Chicken hatchery operator |
George Michael Leader (January 17, 1918 – May 9, 2013) was an American politician. He served as the 36th governor of Pennsylvania from January 18, 1955, until January 20, 1959. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and a native of York County, Pennsylvania. He was the only person from that county ever to be elected governor of the state until the election of Tom Wolf in 2014.