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David Hall
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Portion of photo from 1970 "Hall for Governor" campaign poster.
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| 20th Governor of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – January 13, 1975 |
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| Lieutenant | George Nigh |
| Preceded by | Dewey F. Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | David L. Boren |
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| Born | October 20, 1930 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA |
| Died | May 6, 2016 (aged 85) San Diego, California, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jo Evans Hall |
| Residence | La Jolla, California |
| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1952–1954 |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
David Hall (October 20, 1930 – May 6, 2016) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the 20th Governor of Oklahoma. His term was from January 11, 1971, to January 13, 1975.
Hall passed away from a stroke in San Diego, California, on May 6, 2016. He was 85 years old.
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David Hall: Oklahoma's 20th Governor
David Hall was an important figure in Oklahoma's history. He was born in Oklahoma City in 1930. He grew up to become a lawyer and a politician. His career led him to the highest office in his home state.
Early Life and Education
David Hall was born on October 20, 1930. His hometown was Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He later served in the United States Air Force. This was during the Korean War period, from 1952 to 1954. After his military service, he pursued a career in law. He became a lawyer, which prepared him for public service.
Becoming Governor
Hall was a member of the Democratic Party. He decided to run for governor of Oklahoma. He was successful in his campaign. On January 11, 1971, he officially became the 20th Governor of Oklahoma. He served one term in this important role. His time as governor ended on January 13, 1975. During his term, he worked to lead the state.
Life After Being Governor
After leaving office, David Hall continued his life. He lived in La Jolla, California. He passed away on May 6, 2016. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. His life showed a journey from military service to a career in law and politics.
