Governor Series


Edward "Ned" Breathitt is a former Governor, State Senator, lobbyist, and promoter of education and civil rights in Kentucky.

John Y. Brown Jr. Is a former Governor of Kentucky, and owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Julian Carroll is a former Governor is Kentucky, Speaker of the House, and Chief of Governors War on Drugs.

A. B. "Happy" Chandler is a former Governor (2 terms), U.S. Senator, and Major League Baseball Commissioner when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.

Earle C. Clements is a former Governor, U.S. Senator, and lobbyist. He was a witness to many decisions made by L.B.J.

Martha Lanye Collin is a former Lt. Governor, and Governor. She was the first woman to be a candidate for Governor by either party.

Bert Combs is a former Governor, member of the State Supreme Court and the Circuit Court of the United States.

Wendell Ford is a former Lt. Governor, Governor, and U.S. Senator. He was a strong advocate of the succession amendment for state offices.

Louie B. Nunn is a former Republican Governor.

Lawrence Wetherby is a former Governor of Kentucky, State Senator and advocate of civil rights.