John S. Fine
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In office 1951 – 1955 |
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Preceded by | James H. Duff |
Succeeded by | George M. Leader |
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Born | April 10, 1893 Nanticoke, Pennsylvania |
Died | May 21, 1978 (aged 85) |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Attorney, Judge |
Religion | Episcopalian |
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 near Naticoke 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 |
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