Arnold Williams (American politician)

Arnold Williams
From 1946's Gem of the Mountains,
the yearbook of the University of Idaho
Secretary of State of Idaho
In office
January 5, 1959 – March 29, 1966
GovernorRobert E. Smylie
Preceded byJames H. Young
Succeeded byLouis E. Clapp
21st Governor of Idaho
In office
November 17, 1945 – January 6, 1947
LieutenantA. R. McCabe
Preceded byCharles Gossett
Succeeded byC. A. Robins
26th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
In office
January 1, 1945 – November 17, 1945
GovernorCharles C. Gossett
Preceded byEdwin Nelson
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
In office
1936
Personal details
Born(1898-05-21)May 21, 1898
Fillmore, Utah
DiedMay 25, 1970(1970-05-25) (aged 72)
Idaho Falls, Idaho[1]
Resting placeFielding Memorial Park Cemetery, Idaho Falls
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Luella Huskinson
(1900–1993)
Children2
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Private
UnitInfantry
Battles/warsWorld War I

Arnold Williams (May 21, 1898 – May 25, 1970) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 21st governor of Idaho from 1945 until 1947.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he later served as Idaho's secretary of state from 1959 until 1966.

  1. ^ a b "Ex-Governor of Gem State dies at 72". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. May 26, 1970. p. 1.