Tucker, Donald, 1935-

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Donald L. Tucker served in the Florida House and as House Speaker during the 1960s and 1970s. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Wakulla County, Florida. He served in the United States Army and was educated at Brighman Young University, the University of Utah, and received his law degree from the University of Florida. In 1977, he was recruited for a position in the Carter administration in the Civil Aeronautics Board, but he withdrew his nomination due to controversy over financial dealings. In 1978, he reopened his Tallahassee law practice.

From the description of Donald Tucker political papers, 1975-1977. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 50669089

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associatedWith Askew, Reubin O'D., 1928- person
associatedWith Baron, Dempsey. person
associatedWith Carter, Jimmy, 1924- person
associatedWith Chiles, Lawton, 1930-1998. person
associatedWith Christian, Floyd T., 1914- person
associatedWith Dickinson, Fred O. (Fred Otis), 1922-1998. person
associatedWith Florida State Capitol (Tallahassee, Fla.) corporateBody
associatedWith Hazouri, Thomas. person
associatedWith Keller, Oliver J., 1923- person
associatedWith State University System of Florida. corporateBody
associatedWith Turlington, Ralph. person
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Pinellas County (Fla.)
Tallahassee (Fla.)
Florida
United States
Orange County (Fla.)
Florida--Pinellas County
Duval County (Fla.)
Hillsborough County (Fla.)
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