Jack Richard Williams
Encyclopedia
John Richard Williams (October 29, 1909 - August 24, 1998), a dedicated political conservative, was a radio
announcer, advertising
writer, mayor of Phoenix
, and the 13th governor of Arizona. Elected governor in 1966, he served until 1975 and was the first governor chosen for a four-year term.
Williams is perhaps best remembered for the catch phrase that he used to open his radio broadcasts: "It's another beautiful day in Arizona. Leave us all enjoy it."
He died August 24, 1998.
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
announcer, advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
writer, mayor of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, and the 13th governor of Arizona. Elected governor in 1966, he served until 1975 and was the first governor chosen for a four-year term.
Williams is perhaps best remembered for the catch phrase that he used to open his radio broadcasts: "It's another beautiful day in Arizona. Leave us all enjoy it."
He died August 24, 1998.