Leslie A. Miller
Politician
1886 – 1970
Who was Leslie A. Miller?
Leslie Andrew Miller was an American politician who served as the 17th Governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933 until January 2, 1939. He was a Democrat.
Leslie Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas. In 1892, his family moved to Wyoming. He served in the United States Marines from 1918 until 1919. He joined politics following his service and was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives.
Governor Miller was re-elected in 1935. In 1939, he was defeated by Nels H. Smith.
After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on the War Production Board as well as the Wyoming State Senate.
As a youth, John C. Ostlund, the unsuccessful 1978 Republican gubernatorial nominee, once performed a tap dancing number in the city of Gillette before an audience that included Governor Miller.
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- Born
- Jan 29, 1886
Junction City - Also known as
- Leslie Miller
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Sep 29, 1970
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on July 23, 2013
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