George Alexander Parks
American engineer and 5th Governor of Alaska Territory (1883-1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Alexander Parks (May 29, 1883 ā May 11, 1984) was an American engineer who worked in Alaska Territory for most of his career. Following an unexpected nomination from President Calvin Coolidge, he became the territory's first resident governor. As governor, he was the first person to serve two complete four-year terms and the first chief executive to travel extensively by air.[1]
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George Alexander Parks | |
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5th Governor of Alaska Territory | |
In office June 17, 1925 ā April 19, 1933 | |
Nominated by | Calvin Coolidge |
Preceded by | Scott Cordelle Bone |
Succeeded by | John Weir Troy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-05-29)May 29, 1883 Denver, Colorado |
Died | May 11, 1984(1984-05-11) (aged 100) Juneau, Alaska |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Mining engineer, Cadastre |
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