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Thomas Lawson McCall (March 22, 1913 – January 8, 1983) was an American statesman, politician and journalist in the state of Oregon, serving as the state's thirtieth governor from 1967 to 1975. A progressive Republican, he was known as a staunch environmentalist and an advocate of sustainable development .
As governor from 1967 to 1975, McCall, a Republican, pioneered a doctrine of balancing economic growth with environmental protections and took the lead in establishing safeguards for the state’s beaches, rivers, and farmlands by curbing pollution and suburban sprawl. His leadership, defined by bold actions and lyrical speeches, helped ...
Oregon’s legendary governor took office 55 years ago, on January 9, 1967. Tom McCall remains one of the state’s most renowned political figures.
Famous for his forceful language and political skill, Governor Tom McCall has remained the name and face of Oregon’s remarkable legacy of environmental lawmaking.
Thomas Lawson McCall, one of Oregon’s most influential governors, served two terms from 1967 to 1975. Prior to his election as governor, his journalistic career as a reporter, radio commentator, and television host made his a familiar voice and face to Oregonians.
Tom McCall, Oregon’s chief executive from 1967 to 1975, may go down in history as the state’s most productive governor. He was certainly the most interesting.
The portrait in the Oregon Capitol at Salem of Gov. Tom McCall, who was born 100 years ago, shows his feet in water and on land to signify his role in getting the Oregon Beach Bill passed into...
Sep 14, 2022 · In Brent Walth’s classic book, “Fire at Eden’s Gate,” McCall is portrayed as someone who loves the spotlight, his beverages and Oregon. McCall is a study in contradictions. He is for saving Oregon farmland and timberland from urban sprawl, and also for clearcutting and nuclear power.
May 3, 2015 · Tom McCall was one of our most iconic and influential governors, serving two terms from 1967 to 1975. He had more to do with shaping the Oregon we know today than perhaps any other...
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Jan 8, 1983 · PORTLAND, Ore. -- Former Gov. Tom Lawson McCall, who once told the nation to visit Oregon but 'for God's sakes don't stay,' died Saturday of cancer. He was 69.
