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Arch Moore
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| 28th and 30th Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 16, 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Jay Rockefeller |
| Succeeded by | Gaston Caperton |
| In office January 13, 1969 – January 17, 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Hulett Smith |
| Succeeded by | Jay Rockefeller |
| Chairperson of the National Governors Association | |
| In office September 15, 1971 – June 7, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Warren Hearnes |
| Succeeded by | Marvin Mandel |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st district |
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| In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1969 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Mollohan |
| Succeeded by | Bob Mollohan |
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Arch Alfred Moore, Jr.
April 16, 1923 Moundsville, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2015 (aged 91) Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shelley Riley (m. August 11, 1949 - September 13, 2014;her death) |
| Relations | grandfather F. T. Moore, mayor of Moundsville |
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| Residence | Glen Dale, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College West Virginia University, Morgantown |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Army |
| Branch/service |  Infantry |
| Years of service | May 1943 - April 1946 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II - ETO |
Arch Alfred Moore, Jr. (April 16, 1923 – January 7, 2015) was an American politician. He served as the Governor of West Virginia for two separate periods. He was a member of the Republican Party. His daughter, Shelley Moore Capito, is currently a senator for West Virginia.
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Who Was Arch Moore?
Arch Alfred Moore, Jr. was an important political leader from West Virginia. He was born in 1923 and lived until 2015. He spent many years serving his state and country.
Early Life and Education
Arch Moore was born in Moundsville, West Virginia. This is a town in the northern part of the state. He grew up there and later went to college. He studied at Lafayette College and then at West Virginia University. He earned a law degree from West Virginia University.
Serving His Country
Before becoming a politician, Arch Moore served in the United States Army. He joined the Army in May 1943 during World War II. He was part of the infantry, which means he was a foot soldier.
He fought in the European part of the war. He earned several awards for his bravery. These included the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. He was also given the Combat Infantryman Badge. He left the Army in April 1946 as a Sergeant.
Starting in Politics
After his military service and finishing college, Arch Moore began his political career. In 1952, he was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is a part of the state's law-making body.
Later, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented West Virginia's 1st district in Congress. He served in this role from 1957 to 1969. As a Congressman, he worked on national laws.
Governor of West Virginia
Arch Moore became the Governor of West Virginia in 1969. A governor is the top leader of a state. They are like the president of a state. He served two terms as governor. His first term was from 1969 to 1977.
He was elected governor again in 1985. He served a second term until 1989. During his time as governor, he worked on many important issues for West Virginia. He also led the National Governors Association for a year. This group helps governors work together.
Family and Legacy
Arch Moore was married to Shelley Riley. They had three children together. One of his children, Shelley Moore Capito, followed in his footsteps. She is now a United States Senator for West Virginia. This means she helps make laws for the whole country.
Arch Moore passed away in 2015 at the age of 91. He is remembered for his long career in public service. He dedicated many years to the people of West Virginia.
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