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This page is about American politician and governor of Michigan. For other uses, see William Milliken (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids William Milliken | |
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| 44th Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 22, 1969 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) James H. Brickley James Damman James H. Brickley |
| Preceded by | George W. Romney |
| Succeeded by | Jim Blanchard |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office September 9, 1977 – August 29, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Reubin Askew |
| Succeeded by | Julian Carroll |
| 54th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – January 22, 1969 | |
| Governor | George W. Romney |
| Preceded by | T. John Lesinski |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | John Minnema |
| Succeeded by | William Romano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Grawn Milliken (1922-03-26)March 26, 1922 Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2019(2019-10-18) (aged 97) Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen Wallbank (m. 1945; died 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | James W. Milliken (grandfather) |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, he is the longest-serving governor in Michigan history, serving more than three full four-year terms from 1969 to 1983. During this period he dealt with dramatic changes to the state economy, due to ind American politician and businessman (1922–2019) This article is about American politician and governor of Michigan. For other uses, see William Milliken (disambiguation). William Milliken Milliken as Michigan's Lt. Governor (1965) William Grawn Milliken Helen Wallbank William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Michigan from 1969 to 1983. A member of the Republican Party, he assumed the governorship following the resignation of George Romney and went on to win three terms in 1970, 1974, and 1978, becoming the longest-serving governor in Michigan history. During this period he dealt with dramatic changes to the state economy, MICHIGAN The Detroit News Michigan Gov. William G. Milliken, speaks on July 14, 1980 during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Detroit. The state's longest-serving governor, a moderate Republican known for his environmental agenda and concern for urban issues, died on Oct. 18, 2019 at age 97. William Milliken, seen in November 1966, was Michigan's lieutenant governor from 1965 to 1969, after serving as a state senator. Milliken became governor after George W. Romney resigned from office to serve in President Richard Nixon's cabinet, Here, the new governor briefs the media about his 1969-70 budget, with State Budget Director Glenn Allen Jr., Jan. 22, 1969. William G. Milliken became Michigan's 44th governor on Jan. 22, 1969. Above, he poses under a ladder at his new Detroit office on Feb. 18. Governor William Milliken throwing the first pitch at the 1969 Tigers Opening Day game at Tiger Stadium. Gov. Milliken speaks at a University of Michigan anti-pollution rally, March 12, 1970. Gov. Milliken and his wife Helen at a GOP fundraising event, March 19, 1970. The governor throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Tiger Stadium on April 9, 1971. Gov. Milliken speaks at his inauguration for his first full term as governor, Jan. 2, 1971. He would serve 14 years as governor, from 1969 to 1983. Gov. Milliken signs into law a bill to make age 18 the legal age of adulthood in Michigan, Aug. 4, 1972. Gov. William Milliken appears with President Gerald R. Ford on Dec. 7, 1973. In the 1974 gubernatorial race, Gov. Milliken faced Detroit native Sander Levin for the second time, and once again won. Levin William Milliken William Grawn Milliken William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American politician. He served as the 44thGovernor of Michigan from January 22, 1969 to January 1, 1983. He was a member of the Republican Party. Milliken was born in Traverse City, Michigan. He died on October 18, 2019 in Traverse City at the age of 97.William Milliken
In office
January 22, 1969 – January 1, 1983Lieutenant Thomas F. Schweigert (acting)
James H. Brickley
James Damman
James H. BrickleyPreceded by George W. Romney Succeeded by Jim Blanchard In office
September 9, 1977 – August 29, 1978Preceded by Reubin Askew Succeeded by Julian Carroll In office
January 1, 1965 – January 22, 1969Governor George W. Romney Preceded by T. John Lesinski Succeeded by Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) In office
January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1964Preceded by John Minnema Succeeded by William Romano Born
(1922-03-26)March 26, 1922
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.Died October 18, 2019(2019-10-18) (aged 97)
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.Political party Republican Spouse Children 2 Parent Relatives James W. Milliken (grandfather) Education Yale University (BA) Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Army Years of service 1942–1945 Rank Staff sergeant Unit United States Army Air Forces Battles/wars World War II Michigan Gov. William Milliken, 1922-2019
William Milliken
In office
January 22, 1969 – January 1, 1983Lieutenant Thomas F. Schweigert (acting)
James Brickley
James Damman
James BrickleyPreceded by George Romney Succeeded by James Blanchard In office
January 1, 1965 – January 22, 1969Governor George Romney Preceded by John Lesinski Succeeded by Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) Born
(1922-03-26)March 26, 1922
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.Died October 18, 2019(2019-10-18) (aged 97)
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.Political party Republican Spouse(s) Helen Wallbank (m. October 20, 1945–November 16, 2012; her death); 2 children Alma mater Yale University Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Army Air Forces Years of service 1942–1945 Battles/wars World War II References
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