William J. Holloway

William Judson Holloway (born December 15, 1888 in Arkadelphia , Arkansas , † January 28, 1970 in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma ) was an American politician and from 1929 to 1931 the eighth governor of the state of Oklahoma.

Early years and political advancement

William Holloway attended Ouachita Baptist College until 1910 . He then moved to Hugo , Oklahoma, where he taught at the local school for three years. He then studied at the University of Chicago . He completed his training in 1915 with a law degree from Cumberland University .

He returned to Hugo in 1915. Between 1916 and 1918 he was a district attorney in Choctaw County . He also served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate for six years . At times he was even president of this body. In 1926 he was a candidate of the Democratic Party for lieutenant governor elected his state.

Governor of Oklahoma

In his capacity as Lieutenant Governor, he had to end the remaining term of office as governor until January 12, 1931 after Henry S. Johnston was dismissed in January 1929. During this time, child protection laws were improved and new mining laws were passed. The Highway Commission was reformed and the pre-selection principle was introduced. A speed limit of 45 miles per hour has been introduced on the country's highways for safety reasons. His tenure was overshadowed by the Great Depression , which hit Oklahoma hard.

After his tenure ended, Holloway became a lawyer in Oklahoma City. He died there in 1970. He was married to Amy Arnold. The couple had a child.

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SURNAME	Holloway, William J.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Holloway, William Judson (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	December 15, 1888
PLACE OF BIRTH	Arkadelphia , Arkansas
DATE OF DEATH	January 28, 1970
Place of death	Oklahoma City , Oklahoma