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William Milliken

American politician (1922-2019) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 97

William Grawn Milliken was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Michigan from 1969 to 1983.

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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, due to industrial restructuring and challenges to the auto industry, resulting in loss of jobs and population from Detroit, the state's largest city. He also oversaw the PBB crisis and adopted a policy of environmental protection and conservation.

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United States
Category
Politicians
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Politician
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Deceased
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Lived 1922 to 2019 · aged 97