Mike O'Callaghan
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Donal Neil "Mike" O'Callaghan (September 10, 1929 – March 5, 2004) was an American politician and educator who served as the 23rd Governor of Nevada from 1971 to 1979. He was a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
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Mike O'Callaghan | |
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23rd Governor of Nevada | |
In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1979 | |
Lieutenant | Harry Reid (1971–1975) Robert E. Rose (1975–1979) |
Preceded by | Paul Laxalt |
Succeeded by | Robert List |
Personal details | |
Born | Donal Neil O'Callaghan (1929-09-10)September 10, 1929 La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | March 5, 2004(2004-03-05) (aged 74) Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Resting place | Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Boulder City, Nevada, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Carolyn Randall (m. 1954) |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Idaho |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps United States Air Force United States Army |
Years of service | 1946–1948 1950–1952 |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Bronze Star Silver Star Purple Heart |
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