Fred P. Cone

Frederick Preston Cone ( born September 28, 1871 in Benton, Florida; † July 28, 1948 in Lake City, Florida ) was an American politician and from 1937 to 1941 the 27th Governor of Florida.

Early years and political rise

Frederick Cone attended the Florida Agricultural College and the Jasper Normal College. After a subsequent law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1892. In Lake City Cone made ​​soon career as a lawyer, banker and mayor. Between 1907 and 1913 he was a member of the Senate from Florida in 1911 and its President ( Speaker). In the years 1924, 1928 and 1932 he was a delegate to the respective national conventions of the Democratic Party and 1932, his acting President when Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for the presidential candidates.

Governor of Florida

In 1936 it succeeded Cone to secure his party's nomination for top candidates for the gubernatorial elections. After the subsequent election victory he resigned on January 5, 1937 at his new office. During his four-year tenure, he spoke out against new taxes. On the other hand, a charge for driving licenses has been introduced. With the proceeds, the highway police (Highway Patrol ) should be financed. The governor supported Florida's efforts to establish a good stand at the World's Fair in New York City. The exhibition was a huge success for Florida.

Another Journey

After the end of his term Cone was not allowed to be re-elected directly because of a clause in the state constitution. Therefore, he resigned from his post on January 7, 1941. He applied then unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate, after which he retired from politics. He spent his life in Lake City.