Gordon St. Angelo
| Gordon St. Angelo | |
|---|---|
| Indiana Democratic State Chairman | |
| In office 1964–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1927 Huntingburg, Indiana, USA |
| Died | October 18, 2011 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democrat, until 1972. |
| Spouse(s) | Beatie Larson St. Angelo (died) |
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Alma mater | North Central College |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Gordon St. Angelo (June 20, 1927 - October 18, 2011) born in Huntingburg, Indiana, USA is former Democratic Party State Chairman of the state of Indiana[1] and was a prominent politician during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
St. Angelo worked on two presidential campaigns including holding the position of National Co-Chairman of Humphrey for President Committee.[2] He was also manager of Roger Branigin's successful campaign for the governorship of Indiana in 1964.[3] From 1974 to 1996, he was Vice-President of Community Development for the Lilly Endowment,[4] and during this time was a vocal proponent for the development of free market economies in North and South America.
In 1996, St. Angelo helped create a foundation with Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman and his wife, Rose Friedman to promote and help establish educational choice in America. He served as President & CEO of the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation for School Choice[5] until 2009. He was succeeded by Robert Enlow.
Though he started his career in the Democratic party, he was a supporter of many Republican candidates since the mid-seventies. For example, he endorsed Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, a Republican, for both of his gubernatorial campaigns.
St. Angelo died on October 18, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
References
- ↑ Ziegner, Martha M.; Edward H. Ziegner (1997). View from the Press Shack: Indiana Politics from the Notebook of Edward H. Ziegner. Partners Publishing Group. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-9657253-0-9.
- ↑ Greenberg, Carl (September 19, 1968). "Humphrey Aides Lay Plans to Get Campaign Going" (FEE REQUIRED). Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 13, 2010.
- ↑ Scheele, Raymond H. (1997). Larry Conrad of Indiana: a biography. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-33329-2.
- ↑ Bolick, Clint (2003). Voucher wars: waging the legal battle over school choice. Cato Institute. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-930865-38-9.
- ↑ Morken, Hubert; Jo Renée Formicola (1999). The politics of school choice. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 137. ISBN 978-0-8476-9721-2.