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John Malcolm Patterson
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| 44th Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 19, 1959 – January 14, 1963 |
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| Lieutenant | Albert Boutwell |
| Preceded by | Jim Folsom |
| Succeeded by | George Wallace |
| Attorney General of Alabama | |
| In office January 17, 1955 – January 19, 1959 |
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| Governor | Jim Folsom |
| Preceded by | Bernard Sykes |
| Succeeded by | MacDonald Gallion |
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| Born | September 27, 1921 Goldville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2021 (aged 99) Goldville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouses |
Gladys Broadwater
(m. 1942; div. 1945)Mary Jo McGowin
(m. 1947; div. 1975)Tina Sawyer
(m. 1975) |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 1951–1953 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
John Malcolm Patterson (born September 27, 1921 – died June 4, 2021) was an American politician. He served as the 44th Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama. He was governor from 1959 to 1963. Patterson was a member of the Democratic Party. He was born and passed away in Goldville, Alabama.
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John Malcolm Patterson's Early Life
John Malcolm Patterson was born in Goldville, Alabama. His father, Albert Patterson, was also a lawyer and politician. John grew up in a family interested in public service.
Education and Military Service
Patterson attended the University of Alabama. He studied law there and became a lawyer. Before his political career, he served in the United States Army.
- He fought in World War II from 1939 to 1945.
- He also served during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
- He reached the rank of Major.
His time in the military showed his dedication to his country.
Patterson's Political Career
After his military service, Patterson entered politics. He became known for his work as a public official.
Attorney General of Alabama
Patterson served as the Attorney General of Alabama. He held this position from 1955 to 1959. As Attorney General, he was the state's chief legal officer. He worked to uphold the laws of Alabama.
Becoming Governor of Alabama
In 1958, John Malcolm Patterson ran for governor. He won the election and became the 44th Governor of Alabama. He started his term in January 1959.
Key Actions as Governor
As governor, Patterson focused on several important areas. He worked on improving the state's government. He also dealt with many social issues of his time. His term ended in January 1963.
Later Life
After serving as governor, Patterson continued to be involved in public life. He later became a judge. He passed away in Goldville, Alabama, in 2021, at the age of 99.
