Sidney Preston Osborn

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Sidney Preston Osborn

Sidney Preston Osborn (born May 17, 1884 in Phoenix , Arizona , † May 25, 1948 ibid) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and governor of the state of Arizona from 1941 to 1948 . He is the only governor in Arizona's history to serve four consecutive terms.

Early years and political advancement

Osborn graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1903 and then attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC , where his interest in politics grew. He decided early on to go into politics. He gained his first professional experience in 1898 as a page in the Arizona Territorial Legislature . After graduating from high school, he served as a delegate to the US House of Representatives from 1903 to 1905 . He was then a delegate to the Arizona Constitutional Convention in 1910. He then served as Secretary of State of Arizona from 1912 to 1919 . He even worked as a tax collector from 1933 to 1934.

Governor of Arizona

Osborn made three unsuccessful attempts at the office of governor before he was finally elected on November 5, 1940. Industry immigrated to Arizona during his tenure as a result of the economic boom that began with World War II . Some military facilities were built by the state, which helped the economy and doubled the population. Educational and socially necessary issues were addressed, as well as the long dispute over Arizona's membership in the Colorado River Compact , which was finally ended in 1944 with Arizona's entry. During his fourth term, Osborn contracted amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and died on May 25, 1948. Secretary of State Dan Edward Garvey became acting governor and ended Osborn's tenure.

Sidney Preston Osborn is buried in Phoenix. He's been married twice: to Marjorie Grant and Gladys Smiley.

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SURNAME Osborn, Sidney Preston
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH May 17, 1884
PLACE OF BIRTH Phoenix , Arizona
DATE OF DEATH May 25, 1948
Place of death Phoenix , Arizona