William Slade, Vermont Governor 1844-1846

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Title

William Slade, Vermont Governor 1844-1846

Description

In 1844, Slade became his party's choice for governor. When neither he nor his Democratic opponent succeeded in securing a majority of the popular vote, the state legislature chose Slade. His gubernatorial legacy included a successful reorganization of the public schools.
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VHS-A-850

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Citation

“William Slade, Vermont Governor 1844-1846,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed December 27, 2024, https://digitalvermont.org/items/show/1024.