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This photograph shows Kansas Governor Mike Hayden giving his inaugural speech on the statehouse steps in Topeka, Kansas. Sitting behind Governor Hayden is Secretary of State Bill Graves, Lieutenant Governor Jack Walker, and former Governor John Carlin who served from 1979 to 1987. Born in Atwood, Kansas, Hayden entered politics after a decorating career in the military. Beginning as state representative in 1962, Hayden held offices in the Kansas House of Representatives and the Interior for Fish and Wildlife. In 2002, he returned to Kansas to accept a position as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks.

Date: January 12, 1987

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Item Number: 215672
Call Number: B Hayden, John Michael *22
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 215672

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