Cecil Dale Andrus (August 25, 1931 – August 24, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was Governor of Idaho for 14 years.[1] He was governor from 1971 to 1977 and again from 1987 to 1995. He was U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1977 to 1981, during the Carter administration.
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Cecil D. Andrus |
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In office
January 23, 1977 – January 20, 1981 |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
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| Preceded by | Thomas S. Kleppe |
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| Succeeded by | James G. Watt |
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In office
January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 |
| Lieutenant | Butch Otter |
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| Preceded by | John V. Evans |
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| Succeeded by | Phil Batt |
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In office
January 4, 1971 – January 23, 1977 |
| Lieutenant | Jack M. Murphy (1971–75)
John V. Evans (1975–77) |
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| Preceded by | Don Samuelson |
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| Succeeded by | John V. Evans |
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| Born | Cecil Dale Andrus
(1931-08-25)August 25, 1931
Hood River, Oregon, United States |
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| Died | August 24, 2017(2017-08-24) (aged 85)
Boise, Idaho, United States |
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| Nationality | United States |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Carol Mea May
(b. 1932, m. 1949 - 2017) |
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| Children | Tanna Lee Andrus
Tracy Sue Andrus
Kelly Kay Anderus |
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| Residence | Boise, (Lewiston in 1970) |
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| Alma mater | Oregon State College
(1 year) |
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| Website | andruscenter.org |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
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| Years of service | 1951-1955 |
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| Rank | Petty officer, second class |
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| Unit | Reserves, aviation patrol |
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| Battles/wars | Korean War, Cold War |
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Andrus died on August 24, 2017 in Boise, from complications of lung cancer.[2][3]
