John D. Vanderhoof
John David Vanderhoof (May 27, 1922 – September 19, 2013) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, Vanderhoof served as the 37th Governor of Colorado from 1973 to 1975, assuming the office from John Arthur Love, who was appointed to the National Energy Policy Office by President Richard Nixon. Vanderhoof served out the remainder of Love's term, but failed to win a term in his own right, being defeated by Democrat Richard Lamm in the 1974 election.
John Vanderhoof | |
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From 1974's Annual Report of the Missouri River Basin Commission | |
| 37th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office July 16, 1973 – January 14, 1975 | |
| Lieutenant | Ted Strickland |
| Preceded by | John Love |
| Succeeded by | Richard Lamm |
| 38th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 12, 1971 – July 16, 1973 | |
| Governor | John Love |
| Preceded by | Mark Hogan |
| Succeeded by | Ted Strickland |
| Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1967 – January 6, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Dines |
| Succeeded by | John Fuhr |
| In office January 2, 1963 – January 6, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Tomsic |
| Succeeded by | Allen Dines |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1950–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John David Vanderhoof May 27, 1922 Rocky Ford, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 2013 (aged 91) Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Glendale Community College, California |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Unit | Naval Aviation |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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