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Milton Jerrold Shapp (born Milton Jerrold Shapiro; June 25, 1912 – November 24, 1994) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 40th governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979 and the first Jewish governor of Pennsylvania.
26 de nov. de 1994 · Milton J. Shapp, former Governor of Pennsylvania and a Philadelphia industrialist who was the first Jew to mount a campaign for the Presidential nomination of a major party, died on Thursday at...
24 de jun. de 2022 · This week would have been the 110th birthday of the 40th governor of Pennsylvania. The legacy of Milton Jerrold Shapiro still resonates today. As the commonwealth prepares for the most consequential campaign season in history, it is worth reflecting on lessons from Gov. Shapp’s tenure. Shapp’s early years embodied the “American ...
- Ari Mittleman
26 de nov. de 1994 · PHILADELPHIA -- Milton Shapp, 82, a Democrat who had served as governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979, died Nov. 24 at a hospital in suburban Wynnewood, Pa. He had Alzheimer's disease.
In recognition of these accomplishments, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO named Milton Shapp “Man of the Year” in 1963—the first time a business executive was chosen for the honor. Shapp’s visionary ability as an entrepreneur and interest in public service attracted political supporters.
Milton J. Shapp was the 40th Governor of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979 and was the first Jewish governor of Pennsylvania. Shapp first entered the political scene in 1960 by campaigning for John F. Kennedy.
Learn about the life and achievements of Milton Jerrold Shapp, the first Jewish governor of Pennsylvania and a pioneer in the cable TV industry. He served from 1971 to 1979 and enacted many reforms in education, welfare, and environmental protection.
