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Evan Mecham

Evan Mecham (/ˈmiːkəm/ MEE-kəm; May 12, 1924 – February 21, 2008) was an American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona, serving from January 5, 1987, until his impeachment conviction on April 4, 1988. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mecham was an automotive dealership owner and occasional newspaper publisher.

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Awards
Purple Heart Air Medal
Allegiance
United States
Battles/wars
World War II • European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign (POW)
Born
(1924-05-12)May 12, 1924 Mountain Home, Utah, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Army
Children
7

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Early life and business career

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related to Impeachment and removal · 21
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Preceded by · 2
Evan Mecham → Bruce Babbitt, Hilliard Brooke Frank Murphy
Succeeded by · 2
Evan Mecham → Hilliard Brooke Paul Singer, Rose Mofford
Allegiance · 1
Evan Mecham → United States
Awards · 1
Evan Mecham → Purple Heart Air Medal
Battles/wars · 1
Evan Mecham → World War II • European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign (POW)

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Evan MechamAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
Evan MechamAwardsPurple Heart Air Medal1.00infobox
Evan MechamBattles/warsWorld War II • European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign (POW)1.00infobox
Evan MechamBorn(1924-05-12)May 12, 1924 Mountain Home, Utah, U.S.1.00infobox
Evan MechamBranch/serviceUnited States Army1.00infobox
Evan MechamChildren71.00infobox
Evan MechamDiedFebruary 21, 2008(2008-02-21) (aged 83) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.1.00infobox
Evan MechamPartyRepublican (before 1992) Independent (1992–2008)1.00infobox
Evan MechamPreceded byBruce Babbitt1.00infobox
Evan MechamPreceded byHilliard Brooke Frank Murphy1.00infobox
Evan MechamRankSecond Lieutenant1.00infobox
Evan MechamResting placeNational Memorial Cemetery of Arizona1.00infobox
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Evan MechamSucceeded byRose Mofford1.00infobox
Evan MechamSucceeded byHilliard Brooke Paul Singer1.00infobox
Evan MechamUnitU.S. Army Air Forces1.00infobox
Evan MechamYears of service1943–19451.00infobox

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