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Elmer L. Andersen is born in Chicago. During his term as governor, from 1961 to 1963, he pioneered progressive legislation in civil rights, special education, mental health care, and metropolitan governance and establish numerous state parks.
First published: July 1, 2015 Last modified: June 17, 2024