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John Burley Swainson was born on July 31, 1925 in Windsor, Ontario. His family moved to Port Huron, Mich. when he was nine months old. He entered the Army Specialized Training Program immediately after high school and was sent overseas with the 95th Infantry Division under the command of General George C. Patton. In 1944, Swainson was seriously wounded during the assault on Metz, in Alsace Lorraine, France, and had to have both legs amputated. After rehabilitation, he entered Olivet College (1946-1947). While there, he married Alice Nielson (1946). They moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he earned his A.B. degree in political science and his L.L.B. degree. The family returned to Detroit where he began to practice law in 1952. A Democrat, Swainson's political career began in 1954 when he was elected state senator from the 18th District. He was selected minority leader during his second term. In 1958 he was elected Lieutenant Governor. Two years later (1960), at the age of 35, Swainson was elected Governor. Swainson lost re-election to George Romney in 1962, and returned to private practice. His judicial career began in 1965 when he was elected to the Wayne County Cicuit Court. Swaison served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1971 to 1975. A perjury conviction in 1975 forced Swainson to resign from the court. In the 1980s, his license to practice law was reinstated and his public service career began anew. He was appointed to the Michigan Historical Commisiion (1985), and later was elected as president of the commission.

From the description of John B. Swainson collection. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 40547876

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