Arnold Williams

Arnold Williams (born May 22, 1898 in Fillmore , Utah , † May 25, 1970 in Rexburg , Idaho ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Idaho from 1945 to 1947 .

Early years and political advancement

Arnold Williams attended his homeland public schools and Hennegar's Business College in Salt Lake City . During the First World War he was a soldier in the US Army . After the war he moved to Rexburg, where he ran a laundry. Politically, Williams became a member of the Democratic Party . In 1932 he became a county commissioner in Madison County . He was also on the school board of Rexburg. From 1936 to 1942, Arnold Williams was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives . In 1941 he was group leader of the Democrats, who at that time made up the majority in this parliament. In 1944, Williams was elected lieutenant governor for his state. He took up this post in January 1945.

Governor of Idaho

After the resignation of Governor Charles Gossett , Williams took over his office according to the state constitution. Gossett's resignation was a coordinated matter with Williams, who immediately named his predecessor to succeed the late US Senator John W. Thomas upon taking office . Williams served as governor between November 17, 1945 and January 6, 1947. During this time, a new pension law for teachers was passed, in which the retirement age was 60 years and a maximum employment limit was introduced at 70 years.

Another résumé

In 1946, Williams missed re-election. As a result he devoted himself to his private affairs before he was employed in the administration of the State Senate in 1957 . Between 1959 and 1966, he served as Secretary of State in the Idaho State Government. Arnold Williams died in May 1970. He had two children with his wife Luelle Huskinson.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Arnold Williams in the National Governors Association (English)
• Arnold Williams in the database of Find a Grave (English)