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Cecil Harland Underwood (November 5, 1922 – November 24, 2008) was an American Republican Party politician from West Virginia, known for the length of his career. He was the 25th and 32nd Governor of West Virginia from 1957 to 1961, and from 1997 to 2001. He ran for re-election in 2000 but was defeated by Democrat Bob Wise.
Nov 29, 2008 · Nov. 28, 2008. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Cecil H. Underwood, a high school teacher who went on to become both the youngest and later the oldest governor of West Virginia, died here on Monday. He...
Cecil Harland Underwood (November 5, 1922-November 24, 2008) was West Virginia’s 25th and 32nd governor and had the distinction of having served as the state’s youngest and oldest chief executive. In the 40 years between his administrations, he remained active in industry and education.
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Nov 24, 2008 · CHARLESTON — Former Gov. Cecil H. Underwood, a longtime resident of Huntington between his two terms as governor, died Monday in Charleston. He was 86.
Cecil Harland Underwood was born in Joseph's Mills, Tyler County. He graduated from Tyler County High School, Salem College, and West Virginia University. During World War II, Underwood served in the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps. He taught high school in St. Marys, Pleasants County, from 1943 to 1946 and at Marietta College from 1946 to 1950.
Gov. Cecil H. Underwood. Terms January 14, 1957 - January 16, 1961. January 13, 1997 - January 15, 2001. Party Republican. Born November 5, 1922. Passed November 24, 2008. Birth State West Virginia. School Salem College, West Virginia University.
Dec 10, 1996 · In a campaign stressing clean government and mine safety, Cecil H. Underwood toted a stepladder around the state, using it as a metaphor for ''reaching a higher level.''. He won almost 54...
