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Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. (April 3, 1930 – December 12, 1998) was an American politician and military officer. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator from Florida from 1971 to 1989 and as the 41st governor of Florida from 1991 until his death in 1998. A Korean War veteran, Chiles later returned to Florida for ...
- 1952–1954
- "Jubilee," Chiles family estate, Tallahassee, Florida
Learn about the life and achievements of Lawton Chiles, a former U.S. Senator and Governor of Florida who fought for children's health, education, and tobacco control. Read about his personal background, political career, and legacy.
Dec 14, 2018 · How did Lawton Chiles, Florida's forty-first governor, use a rural term to defeat Jeb Bush in 1994? Learn the story behind the 'he-coon' debate and its impact on Florida politics.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Friends, opponents and former aides of the late governor shared stories and memories of his life and legacy at a luncheon in Tallahassee. Chiles was a shrewd and folksy politician who championed children's issues, health care and tobacco settlements, but faced a changing political landscape in Florida.
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Dec 14, 1998 · Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. was born on April 3, 1930, in Lakeland. His father was a railroad conductor. After attending public schools, he graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville in ...
Learn about Lawton Chiles, a fourth generation Floridian and a champion for children and families. He served as a U.S. Senator and a Governor, and established Florida's Healthy Start program and the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center.
Lawton Chiles was one of the most inspirational and influential politicians to come from Florida. His unique campaign style and passion for improving peoples' lives established a legacy that deserves recognition today. John Dos Passos Coggin conducted more than one hundred interviews with the friends, family, and co-workers of Lawton Chiles to ...
