John Henry Stelle
American politician (1891-1962) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 70
John Henry Stelle was an American politician who served as the national commander of the American Legion from 1945 to 1946. He previously served as the 29th governor of Illinois (1940-1941), the 34th lieutenant governor of Illinois (1937-1940), and the treasurer of Illinois (1935-1937).
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He was also the chairman of the American Legion Executive Committee that, in six short months, drafted what would become known as the G.I. Bill of Rights and be known during the remainder of his life and in the years since as "The Father of the G.I. Bill".
