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Walter Philip Leber

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Walter Philip Leber
15th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
In office
1967–1971
Preceded byRobert John Fleming
Succeeded byDavid Stuart Parker
Personal details
Born(1918-09-12)September 12, 1918
Saint Louis, Missouri
DiedAugust 3, 2009(2009-08-03) (aged 90)
Palm City, Florida
EducationMissouri School of Mines
George Washington University

Walter Philip Leber (September 12, 1918 – August 3, 2009) was an American politician who served as the governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1967 to 1971.[1]

Biography

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Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, on September 12, 1918, Leber graduated from the Missouri School of Mines in 1940. He also earned an MBA from George Washington University in 1951. He served as the governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1967 to 1971.

He died on August 3, 2009, in Palm City, Florida.[2]

Legacy

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His honors included admission to the Order of the British Empire.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Walter Philip Leber". Panama Canal Authority.
  2. ^ "Walter Philip Leber". Tributes.
Preceded by Governor of Panama Canal Zone
1967–1971
Succeeded by