J. Howard Pyle | |
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.jpg) Pyle in a 1954 campaign advertisement | |
| 9th Governor of Arizona | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Edward Garvey |
| Succeeded by | Ernest McFarland |
| 1st Director of the Office of the Deputy Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| President of the National Safety Council | |
| Preceded by | Ned H. Dearborn |
| Succeeded by | Vincent L. Tofany |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Howard Pyle March 25, 1906 Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1987 (aged 81) Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lucile Hanna Pyle |
John Howard Pyle (March 25, 1906 – November 29, 1987) was an American broadcaster and politician who served as the ninth governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1951 to 1955. An opponent of polygamy, he authorized a raid on a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints compound. As a member of the Republican Party, Pyle also served as an official in the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Pyle graduated from Arizona State University in 1930 and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a program director for a radio station and served as a war correspondent during World War II. He was the first Governor of Arizona who was born in the 20th century.