James Blanchard
American politician (born 1942)
James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American politician. He is a Democrat. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 through 1983, as the 45th Governor of Michigan from 1983 through 1991, and as United States Ambassador to Canada from 1993 through 1995.
Jim Blanchard | |
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| United States Ambassador to Canada | |
| In office August 19, 1993 – March 29, 1996 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Peter Teeley |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Giffin |
| 45th Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1991 | |
| Lieutenant | Martha Griffiths |
| Preceded by | William Milliken |
| Succeeded by | John Engler |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 18th district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Huber |
| Succeeded by | William Broomfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Johnston Blanchard August 8, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Paula Blanchard (Divorced 1987) Janet Blanchard |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA, MBA) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (JD) |
Other websites
change- The Governor James J. Blanchard Living Library Of Michigan Political History
- Blanchard Appearances on C-SPAN
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