McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-1999

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John J. McKeithen was born in Grayson, Caldwell Parish, La., in May 1918. He graduated from LSU in 1940 and LSU Law School in 1942. McKeithen married Marjorie Funderburk in 1942 and they had six children, including son Fox, who followed his father into a life of politics. John McKeithen was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives and served as floor leader under Gov. Earl Long in 1947. He was elected governor himself in 1963, running as a segregationist Democrat, and served two consecutive terms in this office until 1972. McKeithen was appointed to the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1981 by then Gov. Dave Treen. John J. McKeithen died in June 1999 at the age of 81.

From the description of John J. McKeithen oral history interview, 1993. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262346277

Governor of Louisiana, 1964-1972.

From the description of John McKeithen oral history interview, 1982. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 239300429
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referencedIn Gremillion, Jack P. F.,. Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion oral history interview, 1995-1996. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Spaht, Carlos G., 1906-2002,. Carlos Spaht oral history interview, 1993. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn NAACP Office of Field Director of Louisiana. Records. Tulane University, Amistad Research Center
referencedIn Mmahat, John A.,. John A. and Arlene Mmahat oral history interview, 1986. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Bankston, Jesse H. (Jesse Homer), 1907-. Jesse Bankston and Larry Bankston oral history interview, 1986. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [McKeithen in jeep with unidentified Brigadier General] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. Arkansas History Commission
referencedIn Morgan, William,. William Morgan oral history interview, 1987. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus, McKeithen and Clinger talking with unidentified generals] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. Arkansas History Commission
referencedIn Hunter, John Anderson, 1914-. John Hunter oral history interview, 1982. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Grisham-Kellogg-Faust family papers, circa 1860-circa 2009 (bulk 1899-1976). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Saunders, John,. John Saunders and Larry Vidrine oral history interview, 1986. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-. John McKeithen oral history interview, 1982. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus talking, view 2] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. Arkansas History Commission
creatorOf McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-. John J. McKeithen oral history interview, 1993. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Riddick, Winston W.,. Winston Riddick oral history interview, 1987. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn LSU Libraries. Office of the Dean. Louisiana State University photograph collection. LSU Libraries, 1956-1979. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Duval, Claude B. (Claude Berwick), 1914-1986. Claude B. Duval papers 1822-2006 (bulk 1950-1979). Nicholls State University, Ellender Memorial Library
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associatedWith Bankston, Jesse H. (Jesse Homer), 1907- person
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associatedWith Duval, Claude B. (Claude Berwick), 1914-1986. person
associatedWith Fiser, Jack (John Walter), 1918-1999. person
associatedWith Gremillion, Jack P. F., person
associatedWith Hunter, John Anderson, 1914- person
associatedWith Louisiana. Legislature. House of Representatives. corporateBody
associatedWith Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) corporateBody
associatedWith Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). Board of Supervisors. corporateBody
associatedWith Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History. corporateBody
associatedWith LSU Libraries. Office of the Dean. corporateBody
associatedWith McKeithen, W. Fox. person
associatedWith Mmahat, John A., person
associatedWith Morgan, William, person
associatedWith Riddick, Winston W., person
associatedWith Saunders, John, person
associatedWith Spaht, Carlos G., 1906-2002, person
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Birth 1918-05-28

Death 1999-06-04

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