John J. McKeithen
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John McKeithen's official photo as Governor of Louisiana in 1964.
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| 49th Governor of Louisiana | |
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In office May 12, 1964 – May 9, 1972 |
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| Lieutenant | Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock |
| Preceded by | James H. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Louisiana Public Service Commissioner from District 3 (North Louisiana) | |
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In office January 1, 1955 – May 1964 |
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| Preceded by | Harvey Broyles |
| Succeeded by | John S. Hunt, III |
| Louisiana State Representative for District 20 (Caldwell Parish) | |
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In office 1948–1952 |
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| Preceded by | V. E. Claunch |
| Succeeded by | Johnnie W. Calton |
| Personal details | |
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John Julian McKeithen May 28, 1918 Grayson, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1999 (aged 81) Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hogan Cemetery in Caldwell Parish |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Howell Funderburk "Margie" McKeithen (1942–1999, his death) |
| Children | Six children, including W. Fox McKeithen |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University Law Center |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | United Methodist Church |
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| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
World War II
John Julian McKeithen (May 28, 1918 – June 4, 1999) was the 49th governor of Louisiana, with service from 1964 to 1972. A Democrat from the rural town of Columbia, he was the first governor of his state in the twentieth century to serve two consecutive terms. He strongly advocated the construction of the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
McKeithen was born in the village of Grayson just south of Columbia in Caldwell Parish, the son of contractor and farmer, Jesse J. McKeithen and the former DeEtte Eglin. He graduated from high school there and first attended college in High Point, North Carolina. In 1942, he earned his law degree from Louisiana State University Law Center in the capital city of Baton Rouge.
From 1942–1946, during World War II, McKeithen served as a first lieutenant in the 77th Infantry Division, United States Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He fought in the battles of Guam, Gulf of Leyte, Ie Shima, and Okinawa. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and the Distinguished Service Cross.
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