John McKeithen | |
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49th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 12, 1964 – May 9, 1972 | |
Lieutenant | Taddy Aycock |
Preceded by | Jimmie Davis |
Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | John Julian McKeithen May 28, 1918 Grayson, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1999 Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Independent (1972) |
Spouse | Marjorie Funderburk |
Education | High Point College, Louisiana State University |
John Julian McKeithen (May 28, 1918 – June 4, 1999) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th governor of Louisiana from 1964 to 1972.[1]