Daniel T. McCarty
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Daniel Thomas McCarty (January 18, 1912 – September 28, 1953) was an American politician who served in the Florida House of Representatives and served as its speaker. He briefly served as the 31st Governor of Florida from January 6, 1953, until his death of September 28, 1953.
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Quick Facts 31st Governor of Florida, Preceded by ...
Daniel T. McCarty | |
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31st Governor of Florida | |
In office January 6, 1953 – September 28, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Fuller Warren |
Succeeded by | Charley E. Johns |
Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1941 | |
Preceded by | George Pierce Wood |
Succeeded by | Richard H. Simpson |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1937–1941 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-01-18)January 18, 1912 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 1953(1953-09-28) (aged 41) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Palms Cemetery, Ankona, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Olie Brown (m. 1940) |
Relatives | John M. McCarty (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Legion of Merit Croix de Guerre |
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