Ford Quint Elvidge

Ford Quint Elvidge
2nd Civilian Governor of Guam
In office
April 23, 1953 – May 19, 1956
Preceded by Carlton Skinner
Succeeded by William Corbett (acting)
Richard Barrett Lowe
Personal details
Born 1892
Died 1980
Nationality  United States
Political party Republican

Ford Quint Elvidge (1892–1980) was Governor of Guam from April 23, 1953 to May 19, 1956, the second civilian governor of the island. After President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office in January 1953, he appointed Elvidge Governor.[1] Before becoming Governor, Elvidge had been an attorney in Seattle, Washington.[1][2]

Governorship

As Governor, Elvidge improved Guam's school system.[3] He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments.[3] Elvidge resigned in 1956.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Dakota State University (2004). "Richard Barrett Lowe". American Samoa. http://americansamoa.gov/governors/lowe.htm. Retrieved May 7, 2009. 
  2. ^ "The Work of Justice". TIME. May 5, 1958. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,863304,00.html. Retrieved May 7, 2009. 
  3. ^ a b c Cunningham, Lawrence J.; Janice J. Beaty (2001). A History of Guam. Bess Press. p. 295–298. ISBN 1573060682. http://books.google.com/books?id=ZsZP537hdbIC&printsec=frontcover. 
Political offices
Preceded by
Carlton Skinner		 Governor of Guam
1953–1956		 Succeeded by
William Corbett
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