Sidney Preston Osborn

Sidney Preston Osborn ( born May 17, 1884 in Phoenix, Arizona; † May 25, 1948 ) was an American politician (Democratic Party) and 1941-1948 Governor of the State of Arizona. He is the only governor in Arizona's history, the ableistete four consecutive terms of office.

Early years and political rise

Osborn graduated in 1903 at the Phoenix Union High School and then attended Georgetown University in Washington, where his interest in politics grew. He decided early on to go into politics. His first professional experience was gained in 1898 as the Arizona Territorial Legislature in Page. After graduating from high school, he was from 1903 to 1905 as a delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. He then in 1910 was one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of Arizona. Subsequently, he served from 1912 to 1919 as Secretary of State of Arizona. He exercised even the activity of collecting taxes in the period 1933-1934.

Governor of Arizona

Osborn made ​​three unsuccessful attempts at the Office of the Governor before he was elected on November 5, 1940. During his tenure, the industry immigrated to Arizona, which was a result of the economic boom that emanated from the Second World War. Some military installations were built by the state, which helped the economy and led to a doubling of the population. Educationally and socially Required been addressed and the long dispute over Arizona's membership in the Colorado River Compact, which was finally ended in 1944 with Arizona's accession. During his fourth term ill Osborn on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and died on 25 May 1948. Secretary of State Dan Edward Garvey was Acting Governor and finished Osborn's tenure.

Sidney Preston Osborn is buried in Phoenix. He was twice married: Marjorie Grant and Gladys Smiley.