Kirk Fordice
American politician (1934-2004)
Daniel Kirkwood "Kirk" Fordice Jr. (February 10, 1934 – September 7, 2004), was an American politician and businessman. He was the 61st Governor of Mississippi from 1992 to 2000.[1] He was the first Republican governor of the state since Reconstruction-era and the first governor elected to two consecutive four-year terms.[2] Fordice was a staunch conservative.[3]
Kirk Fordice | |
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61st Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 14, 1992 – January 11, 2000 | |
Lieutenant | Eddie Briggs Ronnie Musgrove |
Preceded by | Ray Mabus |
Succeeded by | Ronnie Musgrove |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Kirkwood Fordice Jr. February 10, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | September 7, 2004 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 70)
Cause of death | Leukemia |
Resting place | Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeland, Mississippi |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Ann G. Creson
(m. 2000; div. 2003) |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Businessman |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1957–1959; 1959–1977 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
References
change- ↑ "Kirk Fordice; Miss. Governor Stirred Controversy (washingtonpost.com)". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ↑ "Haley Barbour: Sixty-fourth and Sixty-fifth Governor of Mississippi: 2004-2008; 2008-2012 | Mississippi History Now". Archived from the original on 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ↑ Smothers, Ronald. "A Two-Fisted Governor With a 'Foot in Mouth' Style". Retrieved 2018-09-15.