Ralph Lawrence Carr
Ralph Lawrence Carr | |
|---|---|
| 29th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 10, 1939 – January 12, 1943 | |
| Lieutenant | John Charles Vivian |
| Preceded by | Teller Ammons |
| Succeeded by | John Charles Vivian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1887 Rosita, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1950 (aged 62) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Gretchen Fowler (2) Eleanor Fairall Howe |
| Education | University of Colorado |
| Profession | lawyer, newspaper editor |
Ralph Lawrence Carr (December 11, 1887 – September 22, 1950) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 29th Governor of Colorado from 1939 to 1943. During World War II, he defended the rights of American citizens of Japanese descent and allowed their voluntary relocation to Colorado.