High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Samuel Pearson Goddard, Jr. (8 August 1919 ? 1 February 2006) was an American politician and the 12th Governor of Arizona, serving from January 1965 till January 1967. He also remained active in politics following his term in office, serving on the Democratic National Committee and as chairman of the Arizona Democratic State Committee. Goddard was born in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, in 1919. He attended Harvard University and was a member of the school's glee club and varsity crew team. His athletic efforts resulted in his induction into the Rowing Hall of Fame in 1976. Goddard graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Arts in history. Soon after graduation, Goddard enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as a private for World War II service. He was commissioned by the Air Corps in 1942 and served as an operations and communications officer in England, India, North Africa, and the South Pacific. He was discharged from the Air Corps in 1946 as a major, remained active in the Air Force Reserve, and rose to a final rank of colonel.