Frank D. White

Frank D. White

Frank Durward White (June 4, 1933 – May 21, 2003) was the 41st Governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas since Reconstruction. He served a single two-year term from 1981 to 1983. He is one of only two people to have defeated President Bill Clinton in an election. (The other is former U.S. Representative John Paul Hammerschmidt of Harrison.)

Read more about Frank D. White:  Early Years, Family, Education, Business Success, Campaign 1980, Two Years As Governor, Losing in 1982 and 1986, State Banking Commissioner and Death

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