Sam Goddard Jr.
Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 12th Governor of Arizona | |
| In office January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Fannin |
| Succeeded by | Jack Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. August 8, 1919 Clayton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2006 (aged 86) Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Julia Hatch
(m. 1944; died 1999)Myra Ann Pearson (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 (including Terry) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University University of Arizona College of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Air Force Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr. (August 8, 1919 – February 1, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 12th governor of Arizona from 1965 until 1967. He remained active in politics following his term in office, serving on the Democratic National Committee and as chairman of the Arizona Democratic State Committee.