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South Dakota
Gov. George S. Mickelson
- January 6, 1987 - April 19, 1993
- Republican
- January 31, 1941
- April 19, 1993
- South Dakota
- University of South Dakota
- Married Linda McCahren; three children
- Died in office
- Army
- Army Commendation, Vietnam Service Medals
About
GEORGE S. MICKELSON was born in Mobridge, South Dakota. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1963 and his law degree in 1965 from the University of South Dakota. He attained the rank of captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to become Assistant Attorney General of South Dakota, special prosecutor in the Attorney General’s office, Brookings County State’s Attorney. In addition, he served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he was elected Speaker. As governor he worked to improve education, increase the minimum wage, promote health care reform, and solve water issues. He also created the Revolving Economic Development and Initiative Fund. Mickelson was killed in a plane crash during his second gubernatorial term.
Source
Governors' Portraits of South Dakota
South Dakota State Historical Society
Governors of the American States, Commonwealths and Territories, National Governors Association, 1993.
Relation to Another Governor
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Son of South Dakota Governor George T. Mickelson