Emmett Forrest Branch

Emmett Forrest Branch (May 16, 1874 – February 23, 1932) was the 31st Governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1924 to 1925, serving the remainder of the term of Warren T. McCray after he resigned from office after being convicted for mail fraud. His brief term focused on continuing the reforms and projects of his predecessor.

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