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James Robert Thompson Jr. (May 8, 1936 – August 14, 2020) was an American politician, lobbyist, and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, having been elected to four consecutive terms and holding the office for 14 years.
15 de ago. de 2020 · By Maria Cramer. Published Aug. 15, 2020 Updated Aug. 18, 2020. James R. Thompson, a moderate Republican known as Big Jim, who used his enthusiasm for campaigning and his canny understanding...
James Robert Thompson Jr. (Chicago, Illinois; 8 de mayo de 1936-Ib., 14 de agosto de 2020) [1] fue un político estadounidense, miembro del Partido Republicano, gobernador del estado de Illinois desde 1977 hasta 1991.
15 de ago. de 2020 · James R. Thompson, a Republican who served four terms as Illinois governor from 1976 to 1991, passed away on Friday. He was known for his anti-corruption efforts, his role in the White Sox stadium plan, and his friendship with former Gov. George Ryan.
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, whose prosecutions of public officials — including a predecessor — helped catapult him to become the state’s longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84.
15 de ago. de 2020 · CNN — Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson died Friday night at the age of 84, CNN affiliate WLS reported. Citing the family, WLS reported that Thompson was receiving treatment and...
15 de ago. de 2020 · Thompson was a Republican moderate who served four terms as governor from 1977 to 1991. He was known for his political skills, his building projects and his legacy of Navy Pier, the James R. Thompson Center and the White Sox stadium.
