John S. Fine
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John Sydney Fine (April 10, 1893 - May 21, 1978) was Governor of Pennsylvania from January 16, 1951 until January 18, 1955. He was born in Alden, Pennsylvania and quickly rose in Luzerne County politics, serving as Republican County Chairman and as a Court Judge. Fine was the first Pennsylvania governor to have his inauguration televised.
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Preceded by James H. Duff |
Governor of Pennsylvania 1951–1955 |
Succeeded by George Michael Leader |
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