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Ralph F. Gates

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American politician (1893-1978)

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Ralph Fesler Gates was an American politician who served as the 37th governor of Indiana from 1945 to 1949.

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The Indiana World War Memorial, made available by Gates as a new headquarters for the American Legion.The Indiana World War Memorial, made available by Gates as a new headquarters for the American Legion.Portrait of Gates.Portrait of Gates.

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Ralph Fesler Gates was an American politician who served as the 37th governor of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. A lawyer and veteran of World War I, he is credited with returning his party to power after the Ku Klux Klan scandal in the late 1920s that led to years of Democratic dominance of the state government during the Great Depression. His term in office focused primarily on encouraging economic growth as World War II ended through the improvement of the state highway system, education reform, and offering incentives for industrial growth. After leaving office he remained active as a leader in the state Republican Party until his death.

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United States
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Lived 1893 to 1978 · aged 85
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