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Dorothy Ann Richards (née Willis; September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
May 13, 2024 · Ann Richards was an American Democratic politician who served as governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A prominent figure in that state’s politics, Richards gained national attention for her keynote speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Ann Richards was born Dorothy Ann Willis on September 1, 1933, in Lacy-Lakeview, Texas. Known for her sharp wit, strong personality and liberal political views, Richards fought for women's...
Sep 13, 2006 · AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Former Gov. Ann Richards, the witty and flamboyant Democrat who went from homemaker to national political celebrity, died Wednesday night after a battle with cancer, a...
Sep 14, 2006 · Ann W. Richards, the silver-haired Texas activist who galvanized the 1988 Democratic National Convention with her tart keynote speech and was the state's 45th...
Sep 14, 2006 · Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, the flamboyant Democrat who went from homemaker to national political celebrity, died Wednesday night after a battle with cancer, a family spokeswoman said. She...
Sep 14, 2006 · Ann W. Richards, the silver-haired Texas activist who galvanized the 1988 Democratic National Convention with her tart keynote speech and was the state’s 45th governor until upset in 1994 by an...
