The late Gov. Reubin Askew and civil-rights leaders Sallye B. Mathis and Edward Daniel Davis were named this week by Gov. Rick Scott as inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of…
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Memorable quotes from Florida governors still resonate
I’m a fan of Peter Schorsch and his SaintPeters.blog. Today he highlighted a few memorable quotes from the inauguration speeches by Florida governors. Each is a gem. Reubin Askew, 1971: “It has…
Excerpts from the eulogies for Reubin Askew
Reuben Askew was considered the “Governors’ Governor.” He led the way for the New South on so many issues. Here are excerpts from his memorial service yesterday in Tallahassee: Former U.S. Rep….
Plans for the funeral of Reubin Askew
This is the schedule that we’ve been given: THURSDAY, MARCH 20 A hearse carrying Governor Askew will depart from Tallahassee at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern time for Pensacola. It is expected to…
Buzz: Reubin Askew funeral on Friday, March 21 in Pensacola
Internment services for former Gov. Reuben Askew will be next Friday, March 21. He will lie in state here in Pensacola on Thursday, March 20. More details will be released later.
Breaking News: Former Gov. Reuben Askew passes away
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Former Gov. Reubin Askew, a major figure in modern Florida political history, died early Thursday at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Askew was 85. The former…