West, John Carl, 1922-2004
- Authoritative Name:
- West, John Carl, 1922-2004
- Biography:
- John West (1922-2004) served his state and nation well as a soldier during World War II, as a member of the South Carolina Senate, 1955 to 1966, as Lieutenant Governor, 1967 to 1971, as Governor, 1971 to 1975, and as United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1977 to 1981. Returning from Saudi Arabia, West practiced law, lectured on government and the Middle East at the University of South Carolina, served as Chairman of the Board of the Seibels Bruce Insurance Company, and engaged in a number of philanthropic enterprises. His public service was characterized by thoughtful and progressive activism. --From University of South Carolina, South Carolina Political Collections Biographical Note
- Associated Subjects:
- West, John Carl, 1922-2004
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