Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979
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Biographical:
Dewey Follett Bartlett Sr. was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Oklahoma from 1967 to 1971, following his fellow Republican, Henry Bellmon. In 1966, he became the first Roman Catholic elected governor of Oklahoma, defeating the Democratic nominee, Preston J. Moore of Oklahoma City. He was defeated for reelection in 1970 by Tulsa attorney David Hall in the closest election in state history. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and served one term. In 1978, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and did not run for reelection that year. He died of complications of lung cancer two months after retiring from the Senate in 1979.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Honoring the Top Marine Squad Leaders of 1978, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box 46: Series CAC_CC_003_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0002
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95th (1977-1979)
Dates:
1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
Meeting with Lt. Gen. Edward L. Rowny: Preparing for Geneva, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box 46: Series CAC_CC_003_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0003
Abstract
95th (1977-1979)
Dates:
1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
Title: Amendment Proposal for Inclusion of the Commandant of the Marine Corps in the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box 46: Series CAC_CC_003_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0001
Abstract
95th (1977-1979)
Dates:
1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
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