Dwight Herbert Green (January 9, 1897 – February 20, 1958) was Republican governor of Illinois, serving from 1941 to 1949. January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution. ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Green was born in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana, son of Harry Green and Minnie (Gerber) Green. He married, June 29, 1926, Mabel Victoria Kingston. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. Ligonier is a city located in Noble County, Indiana. ... Noble County is a county located in the state of Indiana. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...

Green was a lawyer and served as U.S. District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 1931-35. In 1939, he was a candidate for mayor of Chicago. He is entombed in a mausoleum at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago.

John Henry Stelle (1891–1962) was a U.S. political figure. ... List of Illinois Governors Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Illinois ... Portrait of Adlai Stevenson Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician and statesman, noted for his skill in debate and oratory. ...

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