Murphy J. Foster Jr. Politician

Murphy James Foster, Jr., known as Mike Foster (born July 11, 1930), served as the 53rd governor of Louisiana from January 1996 until January 2004. Foster's father was Murphy J. Foster, Jr., but Mike Foster uses "Jr." even though he is technically Murphy J. Foster, III. Foster is a businessman, landowner, and sportsman in St. Mary Parish in the sugar-growing section of the southern portion of the state.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 11, 1930
Birth place	Louisiana , St. Mary Parish Louisiana , Franklin Louisiana
Religion	Episcopal Church (United States)
Residence	Louisiana , Franklin Louisiana
Education	Southern University Louisiana State University

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military operations	Korean War
military branch	United States Air Force
party	Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States)
region	Louisiana
successor	Kathleen Blanco John Siracusa