John E. Davis (North Dakota politician)

John E. Davis (born John Edward Davis; April 18, 1913 – May 12, 1990) was an American politician who served as Director of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency from 1969 to 1976. He also previously served as the National Commander of The American Legion, from 1966 to 1967, and as the 25th Governor of North Dakota from 1957 to 1961.

For other people named John Davis, see John Davis (disambiguation).

John Davis
Director of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
In office
May 5, 1972 – January 20, 1977
President
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byBardyl Tirana
Director of the Office of Civil Defense
In office
May 20, 1969 – May 5, 1972
PresidentRichard Nixon
Preceded byJoseph Romm
Succeeded byPosition abolished
In office
1966–1967
Preceded byEldon James
Succeeded byWilliam E. Galbraith
25th Governor of North Dakota
In office
January 9, 1957 – January 4, 1961
Lieutenant
Preceded byNorman Brunsdale
Succeeded byWilliam L. Guy
Member of the North Dakota Senate
In office
1952–1956
Personal details
Born
John Edward Davis

(1913-04-18)April 18, 1913
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1990(1990-05-12) (aged 77)
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Pauline Huntley
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(m. 1938; div. 1978)​
    Marilyn Westlie
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    (m. 1980⁠–⁠1990)​
    Children3
    EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BS)
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service United States Army
    Years of service1935–1945
    Rank Lieutenant Colonel
    Commands1st Battalion, 134th Infantry
    Battles/warsWorld War II
    • Invasion of Normandy
    • Operation Overlord
    • Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine
    • Battle of the Bulge
    • Western Allied invasion of Germany
    Awards Silver Star
    Bronze Star
    Purple Heart
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