Ford Quint Elvidge was Governor of Guam from April 23, 1953 to May 19, 1956, the second civilian governor of the island. After President

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 Dwight D. Eisenhower

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 took office in January 1953, he appointed Elvidge Governor. Before becoming Governor, Elvidge had been an attorney in Seattle, Washington

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Governorship

As Governor, Elvidge improved Guam's school system. He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments. Elvidge resigned in 1956.