Browsed by
Tag: 1965 Washington Legislature

50 years after his first inaugural, Oly honors Dan Evans

50 years after his first inaugural, Oly honors Dan Evans

Dan Evans receives an ovation in the House chamber when he is sworn in as governor in January 1965. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives)   Fifty years after his first inaugural, Dan Evans received a warm welcome Wednesday at the Capitol where he once wielded power as a House leader and the state’s only governor elected to three consecutive terms.  Leaders from both parties honored Republican Evans for his work as state legislator, governor, Evergreen State College president, U.S….

Read More Read More