Description: A photograph of John Joyce Gilligan sitting with an unidentified man. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B04_031
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Governors; Politicians; Ohio History--State and Local Government;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing John Gilligan standing with an unidentified man at a political rally. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. During Gilligan's governorship, the state lottery started, the graduated state income tax was implemented, the voting age was lowered to eighteen, and the transportation infrastructure was improved. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B01_F05_01
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Governors; Political campaigns; Politicians; Political elections;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing John Gilligan standing next to an unidentified man. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971 and served until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B01_F06_02
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Governors; Political campaigns; Political elections; Politicians;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing John Gilligan talking to a crowd of people. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B01_F05_02
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Political campaigns; Governors; Politicians; Political elections;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing two early 1960's hearses modified into "Gilligan for Governor" campaign vehicles. Gilligan was born on March 22, 1921, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1943, and he then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving for the duration of World War II. Upon returning to the United States, Gilligan enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 1947. Upon graduating from the University of Cincinnati, Gilligan taught literature courses at Xavier University. In 1953, he embarked upon a career in politics, winning election to the Cincinnati City Council as a member of the Democratic Party. Gilligan served on the council from 1953 to 1963. In 1964, Gilligan won election to the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 1st District. He only served one term (1965-1967). He lost his reelection bid because the Republican-controlled state legislature redrew his district, placing a much larger number of Republicans in it. In 1968, Gilligan unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate. Undaunted after these two defeats, Gilligan remained active in politics, winning election to the Ohio governor's office in 1970. During Gilligan's administration, Ohio adopted a graduated state income tax to overcome budget shortfalls. Gilligan also saw the implementation of the state lottery during his time in office, although he opposed this measure. In 1973, the state legislature and the governor concurred to lower the voting age to eighteen years, and Gilligan also secured funding to improve Ohio's transportation infrastructure. The governor sought reelection in 1974, but he lost to former governor James Rhodes. Upon leaving the governor's office, Gilligan served as the director of the United States Agency for International Development from 1977 to 1979. He also taught at several universities, including the University of Notre Dame. In 1999, he returned to politics, winning election to the Cincinnati, Ohio, School Board. Interestingly, Gilligan's daughter, Kathleen Sebelius, serves as the governor of Kansas. Gilligan and Sebelius are the only father and daughter to be elected as state governors. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL08020
Subjects: Political campaigns; Governors; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-;
 

Description: Photograph showing an unidentified man and child posing next to a campaign advertisement for John Gilligan. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971 and served until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2009. The advertisement reads: "KEEP JOHN J. GILLIGAN CONGRESSMAN WHO GETS THINGS DONE!" View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B01_F06_01
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Political campaigns; Governors; Political posters; Political elections;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the governor's mansion in Columbus, Ohio. The photograph was taken some time during John Gilligan's term as governor. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B02_F07_01
Subjects: Mansions; Governors; Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Politicians; Buildings;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A political cartoon titled "Big Pitch," commenting on governor John Gilligan's legislation proposals to the Republican-led legislature. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B05_002
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Governors; Politicians; political cartoon
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing two women before a results board for the 1968 Democratic primary. John Gilligan defeated incumbent U.S. Senator (and former Ohio Governor) Frank Lausche for the Democratic nomination, but later lost to Republican William Saxbe in the general election. Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B01F05_001
Subjects: Voting; Governors; Lausche, Frank J. (Frank John), 1895-; Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Political elections; Politicians;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing Frank J. Lausche with an unidentified man. The photograph was taken at a poltiical campaign supporting Lausche for the senate seat. Frank J. Lausche was governor of Ohio from 1945 to 1947, and again from 1949 to 1957. He was later defeated by John J. Gilligan for the senate seat in 1968. In addition to his gubernatorial career, Lausche serves as mayor of Cleveland, and as a U.S. Senator from Ohio for two terms. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS341AV_B288_F05_01_01
Subjects: Lausche, Frank J. (Frank John), 1895-; Governors; Political elections; Political campaigns; Politicians; Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A political cartoon commenting on the senate race between John Gilligan and William Saxbe, from the Toledo Blade ca. 1968. In 1968, Saxbe defeated Gilligan as the U.S. Senator from Ohio, and later became the U.S. Attorney General after the Watergate Scandal. John Gilligan started his political career in 1953 when he campaigned and won a seat in the Cincinnati City Council. Later, Gilligan ran for the United States House of Representatives and served for one term. However, he was not re-elected and suffered two more political defeats in running for the United States Senate. Despite these failed campaigns, Gilligan won the office of Governor of Ohio in 1971. He served as governor until 1975. His term as governor is remembered for several successes, the beginning of the state lottery, the graduated state income tax, the voting age lowered to eighteen, and an improved transportation infrastructure. After his term, Gilligan focused his political efforts towards international development and also taught at the collegiate level. Influenced by her father's political career and ambitions, Kathleen Gilligan served as governor of Kansas from 2003 until 2009. Under President Barack Obama, she was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS388AV_B05_011
Subjects: Gilligan, John Joyce, 1921-; Saxbe, William Bart, 1916-2010; Political cartoons; Political campaigns; United States. Congress. Senate
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)