EXECUTIVE · SD · 1971-1978
Richard F. Kneip
Governor · Democrat · South Dakota
On the record
Resigned to be Carter Amb to Singapore
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Richard F. Kneip served as Governor of South Dakota from 1971–1978 (7 years). Took office after Frank Farrar; succeeded by Harvey L. Wollman. Departure context: Resigned to be Carter Amb to Singapore.
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