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Daniel T. McCarty | |
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31st Governor of Florida | |
In office January 6, 1953 – September 28, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Fuller Warren |
Succeeded by | Charley E. Johns |
Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1941 | |
Preceded by | George Pierce Wood |
Succeeded by | Richard H. Simpson |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1937–1941 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. | January 18, 1912
Died | September 28, 1953 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. | (aged 41)
Resting place | Palms Cemetery, Ankona, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Olie Brown (m. 1940) |
Relatives | John M. McCarty (brother) |
Military service | |
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Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Legion of Merit Croix de Guerre |
Daniel Thomas McCarty (January 18, 1912 – September 28, 1953) was an American politician who served in the Florida House of Representatives and served as its speaker. He briefly served as the 31st Governor of Florida from January 6, 1953, until his death of September 28, 1953.