Robert W. Ward
American businessman and politician from Alaska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Walter Ward[1] (November 26, 1929 – April 3, 1997)[1][2] was an American electrician, businessman, and government executive, and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Alaska. He was the third Secretary of State of Alaska from 1969 to 1970, and was the last person to serve under that title, as the title was changed to lieutenant governor by a constitutional amendment passed by voters on August 25, 1970, making him the first lieutenant governor of Alaska.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Governor ...
Robert W. Ward | |
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1st Lieutenant Governor of Alaska | |
In office August 25, 1970 – December 7, 1970 | |
Governor | Keith Harvey Miller |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | H. A. Boucher |
Secretary of State of Alaska | |
In office January 29, 1969 – August 25, 1970 | |
Governor | Keith Harvey Miller |
Preceded by | Keith Harvey Miller |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Walter Ward (1929-11-26)November 26, 1929 Addy, Washington, U.S. |
Died | April 3, 1997(1997-04-03) (aged 67) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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