John S. Fine

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John Sydney Fine (April 10, 1893 - May 21, 1978) was Governor of Pennsylvania from January 16, 1951 until January 18, 1955. He was born in Alden, Pennsylvania and quickly rose in Luzerne County politics, serving as Republican County Chairman and as a Court Judge. Fine was the first Pennsylvania governor to have his inauguration televised.

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Preceded by
James H. Duff
Governor of Pennsylvania
1951–1955
Succeeded by
George Michael Leader