George Dewey Clyde

George Dewey Clyde (born July 21, 1898 in Springville , Utah , † April 2, 1972 ) was an American politician ( Republican Party ), who was governor of the state of Utah from 1957 to 1965 .

Early years

Clyde received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from Utah State Agricultural College in 1921 and his master's degree in civil engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1923 . He then joined the engineering faculty at Utah State Agricultural College and became dean of the School of Engineering and Technology in 1935 . During World War II , he directed various government programs in college and was administrator of the Civilian Pilot Training Program , the War Production Training Program , the Naval Radio Training Program, and the Army Specialized Training Program . He held administrative positions with the US Soil Conservation from 1945 to 1953. He was then elected director of the Utah Water and Power Board . Despite being a political freshman, he won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1956, defeating three other candidates in the process. In the later parliamentary election , he emerged as the winner.

Governor of Utah

He held the office of governor of Utah from January 7, 1957 to January 4, 1965. During his first term he reorganized the extensive executive agencies, increased state funding for schools and highway expansion, planned a state building program and started a state library - and green area programs. During his second term, he was interested in creating Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. Clyde opposed the settlement of large areas that were intended exclusively for parks, instead he preferred the multiple uses of land that was used for mining and pasture. The point was resolved in 1964 when the US Congress created a smaller park than originally intended.

Another résumé

After the end of his second term, he continued his work as a consultant.

Clyde was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He was married to Ora Packard and the couple had five children together.

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SURNAME	Clyde, George Dewey
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	July 21, 1898
PLACE OF BIRTH	Springville , Utah
DATE OF DEATH	April 2, 1972