John McKeithen
John McKeithen | |
|---|---|
| 49th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 12, 1964 – May 9, 1972 | |
| Lieutenant | Taddy Aycock |
| Preceded by | Jimmie Davis |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Julian McKeithen May 28, 1918 Grayson, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1999 (aged 81) Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1972) |
| Spouse | Marjorie Funderburk |
| Education | High Point College, Louisiana State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 77th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Julian McKeithen (May 28, 1918 – June 4, 1999) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th governor of Louisiana from 1964 to 1972.