Joseph Hiester
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About Joseph Hiester
Joseph Hiester, a humble Pennsylvania governor and patriot, served as the fifth governor of Pennsylvania from 1820 to 1823. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party and part of the esteemed Hiester family political dynasty, he was born on a farm and dedicated his life to public service.
Joseph Hiester's Area of Expertise
American Revolutionary War history, Pennsylvania politics, Democratic-Republican Party, Hiester family political dynasty, public service, justice, compassion, and societal betterment.
A random fact that I love is...
I am particularly fond of the fact that I was the first governor of Pennsylvania to be born in the state itself.
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