George Voinovich, Janet Voinovich, and Bob Taft photograph   Save
Voinovich Portrait Unveiling
Description: This photograph shows Governor Bob Taft, Janet Voinovich and former Governor George Voinovich admiring the official portrait of Voinovich after it was unveiled at the Ohio Statehouse, March 30, 1999. Taft was born on January 8, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, but was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree in government from Yale University, a master's degree in government from Princeton University, and his law degree from the University of Cincinnati Law School. Before becoming governor in 1999, Taft served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Hamilton County's commissioner, and Ohio's secretary of state. During his two terms as governor, he focused on creating jobs, building up Ohio's technology sector, and improving Ohio's school systems, especially those located in underserved communities. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00555
Subjects: Taft, Bob, 1942 -; Governors; Portrait photography; Politicians; Ohio History--State and Local Government
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)