George L. Brown (politician)
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George Leslie Brown (July 1, 1926 – March 31, 2006) was an American politician. He served in the Colorado Senate from 1955 to 1974 and as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1975 to 1979.[1] He was also a senior vice president with Grumman Corporation. During World War II, he served as a Tuskegee Airman. Together with California's Mervyn Dymally, he was one of the first two Black lieutenant-governors since Reconstruction and outside any southern state.[2]
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George L. Brown | |
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40th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 14, 1975 – January 10, 1979 | |
Governor | Richard Lamm |
Preceded by | Ted L. Strickland |
Succeeded by | Nancy E. Dick |
Member of the Colorado Senate | |
In office 1957–1974 | |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office 1955–1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-07-01)July 1, 1926 Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | March 31, 2006(2006-03-31) (aged 79) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Modeen |
Alma mater | University of Kansas, University of Colorado, University of Denver |
Profession | Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1944-1946 |
Unit | Tuskegee Airmen |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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