McWherter, Ned R., 1930-2011

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Ned Ray McWherter was born October 15, 1930. Began career in government in 1968 when he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Elected Speaker of the House in 1972 and served in that position until 1986. That same year he was elected the 46th governor of Tennessee, serving two terms from 1987 to 1995.

From the description of Ned Ray McWherter papers, 1974-1995. (University of Tennessee at Martin). WorldCat record id: 40667610

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creatorOf McWherter, Ned Ray, 1930-. Ned Ray McWherter : commercials , 1986-1990. University of Oklahoma, Political Community Archives
creatorOf McWherter, Ned Ray, 1930-. Ned Ray McWherter papers, 1974-1995. University of Tennessee Martin, Paul Meek Library
referencedIn Tennessee 200, Inc. Records, 1992-1997. Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA
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Politicians
Television advertising
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Birth 1930-10-15

Death 2011-04-04

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