Ralph F. Gates
Politician
1893 – 1978
Who was Ralph F. Gates?
Ralph Fesler Gates was the 37th Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. A lawyer and veteran of World War I, he is credited with returning his party to power after the Ku Klux Klan scandal in late 1920s that led to years of Democratic dominance of the state government during the Great Depression. His term in office focused primarily on encouraging economic growth as World War II ended through the improvement of the state highway system, education reform, and offering incentives for industrial growth. After leaving office he remained active as a leader in the state Republican Party until his death.
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- Born
- Feb 24, 1893
Columbia City - Also known as
- Ralph Gates
- Spouses
- Religion
- Presbyterianism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Michigan
- Died
- Jul 28, 1978
Columbia City
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on July 23, 2013
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