James J. Blanchard
James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American attorney, diplomat, and politician who served as the 45th governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991. A member of the Democratic Party, Blanchard previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983, and later as the as United States Ambassador to Canada from 1993 to 1996.
Jim Blanchard | |
|---|---|
| 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 (JD) |
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