Raymond Philip Shafer - Meadville, PA
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Historic Marker in Meadville, PA dedicated to the late Raymond Philip Shafer, politican.
Waymark Code: WM9HBQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2010
Views: 9
Marker Text: Pa. State Senator, 1959-63, Lt. Governor, 1963-67, and Governor, 1967-71. The 1874 state charter was substantially reformed at a constitutional convention during his term. He promoted improvements in welfare, transportation, education, and environment, and public sector unionization. He became counsel to Vice President Rockefeller and chair of the US/China Committee. A WWII veteran and Allegheny College president, his first law office was here.
Marker Name: Raymond Philip Shafer (1917-2006)
County: Crawford
Date Dedicated: 07/01/2010
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 911 Diamod Park, Meadville
Category: Government & Politics 20th Century, Governors
Website: Not listed
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