Oliver Max Gardner
American politician (1882–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oliver Max Gardner (March 22, 1882 – February 6, 1947) was an American politician who served as the 57th governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Democratic Party, Gardner worked in the administrations of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
Oliver Max Gardner | |
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| Under Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Daniel W. Bell |
| Succeeded by | A. L. M. Wiggins |
| 57th Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office January 11, 1929 – January 5, 1933 | |
| Lieutenant | Richard T. Fountain |
| Preceded by | Angus Wilton McLean |
| Succeeded by | John C. B. Ehringhaus |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office January 11, 1917 – January 12, 1921 | |
| Governor | Thomas W. Bickett |
| Preceded by | Elijah L. Daughtridge |
| Succeeded by | William B. Cooper |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1882 Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 1947 (aged 64) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Fay Webb |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University University of North Carolina School of Law |