Francis Cherry (governor)
Francis Adams Cherry | |
|---|---|
Cherry in 1954 | |
| 35th Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office January 13, 1953 – January 11, 1955 | |
| Lieutenant | Nathan Green Gordon |
| Preceded by | Sid McMath |
| Succeeded by | Orval Faubus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1908 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1965 (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University University of Arkansas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942-1944 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Francis Adams Cherry (September 5, 1908 – July 15, 1965) was an American politician. He served as governor of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955.