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Samuel Pearson Goddard, Jr.

Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr.
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12th Governor of Arizona
In office
January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967
Preceded by Paul Fannin
Succeeded by Jack Williams
Personal details
Born (1919-08-08)August 8, 1919
Clayton, Missouri, United States
Died February 1, 2006(2006-02-01) (aged 86)
Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Julia Hatch
Children Terry, Tim and Bill Goddard
Alma mater University of Arizona

Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. (August 8, 1919 – February 1, 2006) was an American politician and the 12th Governor of Arizona, serving from January 1965 till January 1967. He also remained active in politics following his term in office, serving on the Democratic National Committee and as chairman of the Arizona Democratic State Committee.

Goddard was born in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, the son of Florence Hilton (née Denham) and Samuel Pearson Goddard. He attended Harvard University and was a member of the school's glee club and varsity crew team. His athletic efforts resulted in his induction into the Rowing Hall of Fame in 1976. Goddard graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Arts in history.

Soon after graduation, Goddard enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as a private for World War II service. He was commissioned by the Air Corps in 1942 and served as an operations and communications officer in England, India, North Africa, and the South Pacific. He was discharged from the Air Corps in 1946 as a major, remained active in the Air Force Reserve, and rose to a final rank of colonel.

Goddard married Julia "Judy" Hatch of Springfield, Illinois, in 1944. The couple chose to settle in Arizona upon a doctor's recommendation that the dry climate would help relieve Judy's rheumatoid arthritis. The marriage resulted in three sons, Terry (a recent Attorney General of Arizona), Tim and Bill.


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