Ernest William Gibson, Vermont Governor 1947-1950

Ernest William Gibson, Vermont Governor 1947-1950

In 1946, Gibson defeated incumbent Mortimer R. Proctor for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Going on to win the general election and reelection two years later, Gibson proposed numerous social and economic reforms in the areas of health, welfare, and education. During his second term, he accepted appointment as U.S. District Judge for the District of Vermont, a position that he held until his death.
From: https://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_vermont/col2-content/main-content-list/title_gibson_ernest.default.html

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