On this day in 1944, it was proven that anyone could be a politician if they wanted to, when Jimmie Davis, famous for recording secular and religious songs, was elected as the Governor of Louisiana. Indeed, Mr Davis, who you will be interested to know, wrote the song "You Are My Sunshine" served two non-consecutive terms as the Governor.
And the interesting facts continue! Jimmie Davis lived to be 101 years of age before his death in November 2000. As a result of this he has the distinction of being the longest living United States governor.
He is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Needless to say, I'm pretty impressed with Jimmie Davis and the life that he lived. He would have been one of those extraordinary people to meet.
And I bet that he had some amazing stories to tell.
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