Hugh Carey
51st governor of New York from 1975 to 1982 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Battle of Gettysburg Medal of Honor recipient, see Hugh Carey (soldier).
For other uses, see Senator Carey and Governor Carey.
Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American politician and attorney of the Democratic Party who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974 and as the 51st governor of New York from 1975 to 1982.
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Hugh Carey | |
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51st Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982 | |
Lieutenant |
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Preceded by | Malcolm Wilson |
Succeeded by | Mario Cuomo |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1961 – December 31, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Francis E. Dorn |
Succeeded by | Leo C. Zeferetti |
Constituency | 12th district (1961–1963) 15th district (1963–1974) |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh Leo Carey (1919-04-11)April 11, 1919 New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 7, 2011(2011-08-07) (aged 92) Shelter Island, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery Dering Harbor, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Helen Owen
(m. 1947; died 1974)Evangeline Gouletas
(m. 1981; div. 1989) |
Children | 14, including Paul |
Relatives | Edward M. Carey (brother) Martin T. Carey (brother) |
Education | St. John's University (BA, JD) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 101st Cavalry Regiment 415 Infantry Regiment 104th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II • European Theatre |
Awards | Croix de Guerre Bronze Star Medal |
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