Jesse M. Unruh
American politician
Jesse Marvin Unruh (September 30, 1922 – August 4, 1987), also known as Big Daddy Unruh, was an American Democratic politician. He was California State Treasurer. Unruh unsuccessfully ran for Governor of California against Ronald Reagan int the 1970 gubernatorial election.[1] In 1973, Unruh ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Jesse M. Unruh | |
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| 26th California State Treasurer | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – August 4, 1987 | |
| Governor | Jerry Brown George Deukmejian |
| Preceded by | Ivy Baker Priest |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Whitney |
| 54th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office September 1961 – January 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph M. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Robert T. Monagan |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 1955 – January 1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse Marvin Unruh September 30, 1922 Newton, Kansas |
| Died | August 4, 1987 (aged 64) Marina Del Rey, California |
| Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia June Lemon (1943–1975) Chris Edwards (1986–1987) |
| Children | Linda Lu, Bruce, Bradley, Robert, Randall |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Unruh died of prostate cancer at his home in Marina Del Rey, California on August 4, 1987. He was 64 years old.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Jeff Berg, "The Political Kraft", March 2008". desertexposure.com. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
- ↑ Kenneth Reich (August 5, 1987). "From the Archives: Jesse Unruh, Key Political Figure in State, Dies at 64". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
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