John S. Fine

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John S. Fine

In office
1951 – 1955
Preceded by James H. Duff
Succeeded by George M. Leader

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