Linwood Holton | |
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![]() Holton, circa 1970 | |
13th United States Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs | |
In office February 28, 1974 – January 31, 1975 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Marshall Wright |
Succeeded by | Robert J. McCloskey |
61st Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 17, 1970 – January 12, 1974 | |
Lieutenant | Sargeant Reynolds Henry Howell |
Preceded by | Mills Godwin |
Succeeded by | Mills Godwin |
Personal details | |
Born | Abner Linwood Holton Jr. September 21, 1923 Big Stone Gap, Virginia U.S. |
Died | October 28, 2021 Kilmarnock, Virginia U.S. | (aged 98)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 4; including Anne, Woody, and Dwight |
Education | Washington and Lee University (BS) Harvard University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1942–1969 |
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Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Abner Linwood Holton Jr. (September 21, 1923 – October 28, 2021) was an American politician and attorney. He served as the 61st governor of Virginia, from 1970 to 1974, and was the first elected Republican governor of Virginia of the 20th century.[1] He was known for supporting civil rights, integration, and public investment.[2]