Bill Sheffield

Governor of Alaska (1928–2022)

William Jennings Sheffield, Jr. (June 26, 1928 – November 4, 2022)[1] was an American Democratic politician. He was the fifth Governor of Alaska from 1982 to 1986. Sheffield's term as governor was marked by controversy including attempts to have him impeached.[2] He was born in Spokane, Washington. He died at his Anchorage home on November 4, 2022. He was 94.[3][4]

Bill Sheffield
Sheffield, 1989
5th Governor of Alaska
In office
December 6, 1982 – December 1, 1986
LieutenantSteve McAlpine
Preceded byJay Hammond
Succeeded bySteve Cowper
Personal details
Born
William Jennings Sheffield Jr.

(1928-06-26)June 26, 1928
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 2022(2022-11-04) (aged 94)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationDeVry University
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1946-1949

References

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  1. "Bill Sheffield". NNDB. Soylent Communications. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  2. "Impeachment". New York Times. 1985. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  3. Sean Maguire (2022-11-04). "Former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield dies at 94". adn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  4. National Governors Association-Gov. William Jennings Sheffield

Other websites

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