Francis Cherry (governor)
Francis Cherry | |
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Cherry in 1954 | |
| Probate Judge of the Twelfth Chancery District Court of Arkansas | |
| In office 1942–1942 | |
| In office 1944–1952 | |
| 35th Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office January 13, 1953 – January 11, 1955 | |
| Lieutenant | Nathan Green Gordon |
| Preceded by | Sid McMath |
| Succeeded by | Orval Faubus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Adams Cherry September 5, 1908 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1965 (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oaklawn Cemetery, Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University University of Arkansas School of Law |
| Occupation | Politician, judge |
Francis Adams Cherry (September 5, 1908 – July 15, 1965) was an American politician and judge. A Democrat, he served as the 35th governor of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955. The Arkansas government was known for its honesty during his administration, though Cherry went on to mishandle the state economy.