William Winter
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Do Now – 5/12“Nowhere is the expression, ‘Don’t rock the boat,’ more appropriately
applied than to public administration.”
- William Winter What does this quote mean to you?
WilliamWinter
Background Born in 1923 in Grenada, Mississippi Served in the U.S. Army during World
War II Attended Ole Miss for college and law
school– Was Editor of the Mississippi Law
Journal
William Winter Extra Credit
- Write one paragraph describing the experiences that William Winter had that influenced him. Which was most important?- Write one paragraph describing William Winter’s work to change education in Mississippi.
Career Was first elected to the Mississippi state
legislature in 1947 while still in law school Also served as Tax Collector, State
Treasurer, and Lieutenant Governor at different points
Was elected as governor in 1979 and served from 1980 to 1984
Famous Quote "Ambition has but one reward
for all:A little power, a little transient
fame,A grave to rest in, and a fading
name."