Leslie A. Miller
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Biography
Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886.
In 1892, his family moved to Wyoming. He served in the United States Marines from 1918 until 1919. He entered politics following his service and was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives. He was elected 17th Governor of Wyoming. He took his oath and was sworn in on December 27, 1932, 6-days early. He took office on January 2, 1933.[2]
Governor Miller was re-elected in 1935 and he replaced hanging with the gas chamber for executions.[3] In 1938, he was defeated by Nels H. Smith.
After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on the War Production Board as well as the Wyoming State Senate.
He died on September 29, 1970.
See also
References
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Further reading
- Wyoming State Archives biography. Accessed January 17, 2007
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- Democratic Party governors of Wyoming
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- 1886 births
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- People from Junction City, Kansas
- Military personnel from Wyoming
- United States Marines
- 20th-century members of the Wyoming Legislature