Clifford Joy Rogers
For the professor of history of the United States, see Clifford J. Rogers.
| Clifford "Doc" Rogers | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Governor of Wyoming | |
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In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Frank A. Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Milward L. Simpson |
| 13th Secretary of State of Wyoming | |
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In office 1951–1955 | |
| Governor | Frank A. Barrett |
| Preceded by | Arthur G. Crane |
| Succeeded by | Everett T. Copenhaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 20, 1897 Clarion, Iowa |
| Died | May 18, 1962 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Republican |
Clifford Joy "Doc" Rogers (December 20, 1897 – May 18, 1962) was an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of Wyoming briefly from January 3, 1953 until January 3, 1955. He was a Republican[1][2] Rogers also served as State Treasurer of Wyoming twice (1946-1950, 1958-1962). As secretary of state, he succeeded to the Wyoming governorship when Governor Frank A. Barrett resigned in 1953 to join the United States Senate. Seeking a full term, Rogers lost in the 1954 Republican primary to Milward Simpson. Rogers was born in Clarion, Iowa.
References
- ↑ Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Wyoming Governor's elections, 1954 and 1958
- ↑ Wyoming State Archives biography. Accessed January 17, 2007
See also
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur G. Crane |
Secretary of State of Wyoming 1951-1955 |
Succeeded by Everett T. Copenhaver |
| Preceded by Frank A. Barrett |
Governor of Wyoming January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955 |
Succeeded by Milward L. Simpson |
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