Robert D. Orr
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Robert Dunkerson Orr (November 17, 1917 – March 10, 2004) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 45th governor of Indiana from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he served as United States Ambassador to Singapore from 1989 to 1992 under President George H. W. Bush.
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Robert Orr | |
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United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
In office July 14, 1989 – September 12, 1992 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Daryl Arnold |
Succeeded by | Jon Huntsman |
45th Governor of Indiana | |
In office January 12, 1981 – January 9, 1989 | |
Lieutenant | John Mutz |
Preceded by | Otis Bowen |
Succeeded by | Evan Bayh |
44th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
In office January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1981 | |
Governor | Otis R. Bowen |
Preceded by | Richard E. Folz |
Succeeded by | John Mutz |
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 26th district | |
In office November 6, 1968 – November 8, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Elmo F. Holder[1] |
Succeeded by | Don Larry Park |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Dunkerson Orr (1917-11-17)November 17, 1917 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | March 10, 2004(2004-03-10) (aged 86) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Josie Wallace
(m. 1944; div. 2000)Mary Davis (m. 2001) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Yale University (BA) Harvard University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War II • Pacific Theater |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
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