Don Samuelson
Don Samuelson | |
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From 1967's Gem of the Mountains, the yearbook of the University of Idaho | |
| 25th Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Lieutenant | Jack Murphy |
| Preceded by | Robert Smylie |
| Succeeded by | Cecil Andrus |
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1960–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald William Samuelson July 27, 1913 Woodhull, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 20, 2000 (aged 86) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pinecrest Memorial Park, Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ruby A. Samuelson (m. 1936) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Knox College (attended) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Unit | Farragut Naval Training Station |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Donald William Samuelson (July 27, 1913 – January 20, 2000) was an American Republican politician who served as the 25th governor of Idaho, from 1967 to 1971. He is the state's most recent incumbent governor to lose a re-election bid (1970).