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GEORGE W. ROMNEY, the forty-third governor of Michigan, was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 8, 1907. His education was attained at the University of Utah, and at the George Washington University, however he did not graduate. He established a successful business career, working first with the Aluminum Company of America, and later serving as the chairman and president of the American Motors Corporation. Romney entered politics in 1962, securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He went on to win the general election by a popular vote on November 6, 1962. He was reelected to a second term in 1964, and to a third term in 1966. During his tenure, the state’s economy progressed; a personal and corporate income tax was sanctioned; civil rights bills were promoted; and a new state constitution was authorized. Also during his term, Romney actively sought, but was unsuccessful in his bid for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. Romney resigned from the governor’s office on January 22, 1969. He then served in President Nixon’s cabinet as Secretary o

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The Making of George Romney

Rumor has it that if a Romney were to drown in a river, the body would be found upstream. Romney determination, it is said, is nothing to be trifled with.

That hereditary drive put George Wilcken Romney in the company of presidents and prophets, business barons and civil rights activists, wrapped around a secure foundation of family, church, and a razor-sharp focus to make America better.

Born on 8 July 1907, George Romney passed away 26 July 1995, while exercising on his treadmill.

This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of George’s birth.

GROWING UP ROMNEY

The young George got a strong dose of family fortitude—and change—early on. At age five he and his family fled the Mormon colony of Chihuahua when Pancho Villa expelled the Americans from Mexico. They left behind a profitable business and found only a refugee-like existence in El Paso, Texas. The family then moved to Los Angeles, and George’s father entered the contracting business. The 1921 recession brought financial reverses, and the Romneys started over in Idaho. Just as business

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George W. Romney

American business executive and politician (1907–1995)

For other people with the same name, see George Romney.

George W. Romney
Romney, c. 1963-1969
In office January 22, 1969 – January 20, 1973
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Robert Coldwell Wood
Succeeded by	James Thomas Lynn
In office January 1, 1963 – January 22, 1969
Lieutenant	T. John Lesinski William Milliken
Preceded by	John Swainson
Succeeded by	William Milliken
Born	George Wilcken Romney (1907-07-08)July 8, 1907 Colonia Dublán, Chihuahua, Mexico
Died	July 26, 1995(1995-07-26) (aged 88) Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican (since 1959)
Spouse
Children	4, including Mitt
Relatives	Romney family

George Wilcken Romney (July 8, 1907 – July 26, 1995) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as chairman and president of American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1962, the 43rd governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969, and 3rd