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Murray, Johnston, 1902-1974
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Johnston Murray (July 21, 1902 – April 16, 1974) was an American lawyer, politician, and the 14th governor of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as governor from 1951 to 1955. Murray was the first Native American to be elected as governor in the United States. Born in Emet, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), he grew up in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. After graduating from Murray State School of Agriculture, Murray followed his father and brothers to Bolivia's Gra...
