Bryant, Cecil Farris
Born: Jul 26, 1914 AD
Died: 2002 AD, at 87 years of age.
Nationality:
American
Categories:
Politician
1914 - Born on July 26th in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. American politician.
- Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
1942 - He was a member of Florida state house of representatives.
1946 - He won his first term in the Florida legislature as a representative from Marion County and went on to serve five terms in the legislature.
1953 - Became the Speaker of the Florida State House of Representatives.
1961 - He was elected as Governor of Florida.
1966 - Bryant was appointed to the National Security Council and the Office of Emergency Planning by President Lyndon Johnson.
1970 - He ran for the U.S. Senate but was defeated in the runoff election for the Democratic nomination.
2002 - Died on March 1st in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.
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