Chiles, Lawton, 1930-1998.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lawton Chiles Senate Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0328
Abstract
Lawton Chiles, Jr. (1930-1999) was a Democratic politician who served in the Florida state legislature and the U.S. Senate. He served three terms in the Senate before retiring. He later ran for and won the Florida Governor's seat where he served until his death. Chiles is most known for his work on government reform (Government in the Sunshine Act) and environmental concerns (Big Cypress National Preserve, phosphate mining in Osceola National Forest), as well as being a strong advocate for...
Dates:
1958-1988; Majority of material found within 1971-1988