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Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. (April 3, 1930 – December 12, 1998) was an American politician and military officer. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator from Florida from 1971 to 1989 and as the 41st governor of Florida from 1991 until his death in 1998.
Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr. war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker und von 1991 bis 1998 der 41. Gouverneur von Florida. Zwischen 1971 und 1989 vertrat er seinen Staat im US-Senat.
Read the full biography of Lawton Chiles, former Florida governor and children and families advocate.
A U.S. Senator from 1970-1989, Chiles fought for Medicaid reform initiatives such as the Women Infants and Children (WIC) food program and increased funding for prenatal care and childhood immunizations.
13. Dez. 2023 · Friends of Gov. Lawton Chiles gathered for lunch on the 25th anniversary of his death Tuesday to tell tales about the shrewd and folksy “he coon,” whose two terms in the Governor’s Mansion marked...
14. Dez. 2018 · Gov. Lawton Chiles waving during his campaign walk for the U.S. Senate in 1970. According to legend, the he-coon is the oldest, craftiest raccoon in the pack. While the younger raccoons go hunting in the middle of the night, the he-coon knows the best time is right before dawn.
Lawton Chiles was one of the most inspirational and influential politicians to come from Florida. His unique campaign style and passion for improving peoples' lives established a legacy that deserves recognition today.
