About Dewey M. Johnson
Lived 1907 – 1986 (aged 79). Dewey M. Johnson was an American businessperson and politician.
Dewey Macon "Nick" Johnson (April 6, 1907 – December 12, 1986) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.
Johnson was born in Quincy, Florida in 1907 and attended schooling there. He later attended the University of Florida where he earned a law degree. He served in the Florida State Senate from 1941 to 1943 (9th district) and from 1951 to 1967 (6th district). In the 1959 session, he served as President of the Senate. Johnson also served in the Florida House of Representatives, having been elected in 1939, 1945, 1947 and 1949. He was a member of the Pork Chop Gang, a group of legislators from rural areas that dominated the state legislature due to malapportionment and used their power to engage in McCarthyist tactics.
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Who was Dewey M. Johnson?
American politician (1907-1986)
When was Dewey M. Johnson born?
Dewey M. Johnson was born on 6 August 1907 in Quincy.
When did Dewey M. Johnson die?
Dewey M. Johnson died on 12 December 1986 in Gadsden County.
What was Dewey M. Johnson's occupation?
Dewey M. Johnson was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was Dewey M. Johnson?
Dewey M. Johnson was American.
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