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Hughes, Harold E. |
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Hughes, Harold E. (1922– ) governor; born in Ida Grove, Iowa. An army veteran of World War II, he served on the Iowa Commission of Commerce (1946–58). As Democratic governor of Iowa (1963–69), he increased school funding, established a Civil Rights Commission, and strengthened consumer protection programs. Resigning to go to the U.S. Senate (1969–75), he dropped out of politics because of his problems with alcohol; he later opened the Hughes Centers for Alcoholism and Drug Treatment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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