Florida. Governor (1971-1979 : Askew)
Variant namesReubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Speech files, 1971-1979. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413516
Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Appointment and resignation files, 1971-1978. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413578
Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Bill files, 1971-1978. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413537
Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Press recordings and news conference transcripts, 1971-1978. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413518
Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Trip files, 1970-1978. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413956
Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the thirty-seventh Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the state House and Senate before being elected governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew was reelected in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history to be elected for a second successive full term.
Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984.
From the description of Vetoed bill files, 1971-1978. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413342
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| referencedIn | Askew, Reubin O'D., 1928-. Speeches, 1971-1979. | University of Florida | |
| creatorOf | Florida. Governor (1971-1979: Askew). Trip files, 1970-1978. | Florida State Archive | |
| creatorOf | Florida. Governor (1971-1979: Askew). Vetoed bill files, 1971-1978. | Florida State Archive | |
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| creatorOf | Florida. Governor (1971-1979: Askew). Press recordings and news conference transcripts, 1971-1978. | Florida State Archive | |
| referencedIn | Reubin O'Donovan Askew Speeches, 1971-1979 | Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida |
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