Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr.
| Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. | |
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| 12th Governor of Arizona | |
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In office January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Fannin |
| Succeeded by | Jack Williams |
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August 8, 1919 Clayton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2006 (aged 86) Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
| 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 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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