Evan Mecham

Evan Mecham (born May 12, 1924) was the 19th Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona. Plagued by scandal during his time in office, he became the first U.S. governor to simultaneously face removal from office through impeachment, a scheduled recall election, and felony indictment. Having served from January 6, 1987, till April 4, 1988, Mecham was removed from office following conviction in his impeachment trial.

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May 12 - 1924 - Governor - U.S. state - Arizona - Impeachment - Recall election - Felony - Indictment - January 6 - 1987 - April 4 - 1988

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Mecham first gained attention outside of Arizona when he canceled the state's Martin Luther King Day holiday. A number of publicized events, including defense of the work ?pickaninny?, and a series of questionable political appointments lead to accusations of racism and cronyism against the governor. As a result of these events even fellow Republicans were calling for the governors resignation.

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Martin Luther King Day - Pickaninny - Racism - Cronyism - Republicans

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