births
March 21, 1918
Patrick Lucey, American captain and politician, 38th Governor of Wisconsin (died 2014)
Patrick Lucey
Patrick Joseph Lucey was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 38th governor of Wisconsin from 1971 to 1977. He was also independent presidential candidate John B. Anderson's running mate in the 1980 presidential election.
Governor of Wisconsin
The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.