Daniel T. McCarty

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Daniel McCarty (1953)

Daniel Thomas McCarty (born January 18, 1912 in Fort Pierce , Florida , † September 28, 1953 in Tallahassee ) was an American politician and in 1953 the 31st governor of Florida.

Early years and political advancement

Daniel McCarthy attended elementary schools in his home country and then studied at the University of Florida . After graduating, he worked in Fort Pierce as a rancher and citrus fruit producer. During the Second World War he rose to the rank of colonel in the US Army and received many awards for his military services. McCarty was a member of the House of Representatives from Florida between 1937 and 1941 ; In 1941 he became President ( Speaker ) of this body. After the war he continued his political career. In 1948 he applied for the nomination for the office of governor within the Democratic Party . At this point he was defeated by Fuller Warren . Four years later he was more successful. Not only did he win his party's nomination, but also the subsequent gubernatorial election against Republican Harry S. Swan.

Florida governor

McCarty's term began on January 6, 1953. During his brief tenure, he reformed the process of recruiting into the civil service and also changed the procedure for awarding government contracts. He increased the salaries of teachers and promoted school policy in general. In addition, he initiated an aid program for the disabled. He was also a staunch opponent of oil exploration in the Everglades . However, he did not have much time to carry out his reforms. As early as February 25, 1953, he suffered a heart attack, which bothered him heavily in the following months and from which he did not recover properly. He died in September of complications from the heart attack. Daniel McCarty was married to Ollie Brown, with whom he had three children.

literature

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

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personal data
SURNAME McCarty, Daniel
ALTERNATIVE NAMES McCarty, Daniel Thomas (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician, governor of Florida
DATE OF BIRTH January 18, 1912
PLACE OF BIRTH Fort Pierce , Florida
DATE OF DEATH September 28, 1953
Place of death Tallahassee , Florida