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Leon C. Phillips

Lawyer and politician (1890-1958) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 67

Leon Chase "Red" Phillips was an American attorney, a state legislator and the 11th governor of Oklahoma from 1939 to 1943.

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As Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Phillips made a name for himself as an obstructionist of the proposals of governors William H. Murray and E.W. Marland, including components of the New Deal. As governor, Phillips pushed for deep cuts, but was unable to avoid an unbalanced budget.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1958 · aged 67