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American politician (born 1931)
Lawrence Douglas Wilder (born January 17, 1931) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 66th governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. He
Douglas_Wilder
American politician
from Richmond. He is the son of former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder. In 1989, Wilder served as the treasurer for his father's 1989 gubernatorial
Lawrence_D._Wilder_Jr.
American actor (1933–2016)
age 13, he would take Wilder on as a student. The day after Wilder turned 13, he called the teacher, who accepted him; Wilder studied with him for two
Gene_Wilder
term due to term limits. Democratic nominee and Lieutenant Governor L. Douglas Wilder went against former attorney general of Virginia J. Marshall Coleman
1989 United States gubernatorial elections
1989_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
American jurist (1898–1980)
William Orville Douglas (October 16, 1898 – January 19, 1980) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United
William_O._Douglas
term due to term limits. Democratic nominee and Lieutenant Governor L. Douglas Wilder went against former attorney general of Virginia J. Marshall Coleman
1989 Virginia gubernatorial election
1989_Virginia_gubernatorial_election
consecutive terms for Virginia governor, incumbent Democratic governor L. Douglas Wilder was replaced by Republican nominee and former U.S. representative George
1993 United States gubernatorial elections
1993_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
American politician (1979–2026)
African American to be elected to statewide office in Virginia, after Douglas Wilder. In 2019, he faced sexual assault allegations dating to 2000 and 2004
Justin_Fairfax
Museum proposal in Fredericksburg, VA
establish a national museum on slavery in America. On October 8, 2001, Douglas Wilder, mayor of Richmond, Virginia, announced his intention to build a National
United States National Slavery Museum
United_States_National_Slavery_Museum
White candidate bias in voter opinion polls
Virginia between Democrat L. Douglas Wilder, an African-American, and Republican Marshall Coleman, who was white. In that race, Wilder prevailed, but by less
Bradley_effect
Non-profit organization in the USA
It was named the State Ballet of Virginia in 1990 by then Governor Douglas Wilder. In 1957, the Ballet Impromptu, founded by Robert C. Watkins Jr., Marjorie
Richmond_Ballet
Constitutional officer of Virginia, US
lieutenant governor the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate. Douglas Wilder, sworn-in in 1986, was Virginia's first black lieutenant governor. Winsome
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Lieutenant_Governor_of_Virginia
American politician and lawyer
Having long since recanted his segregationist views, Abbitt endorsed L. Douglas Wilder, who became Virginia's first black governor in 1989. According to his
Watkins_Abbitt
Austrian and American filmmaker (1906–2002)
Billy Wilder (born Samuel Wilder; June 22, 1906 – March 27, 2002) was an Austrian and American film director and screenwriter. His career in Hollywood
Billy_Wilder
endorsed Marshall Coleman, declaring North "unfit" for public service. Douglas Wilder, the first black governor of Virginia, who served from 1990 to 1994
1994 United States Senate election in Virginia
1994_United_States_Senate_election_in_Virginia
English musician and composer (born 1959)
Alan Charles Wilder (born 1 June 1959) is an English musician, composer, arranger, and record producer. A classically trained musician, Wilder was a member
Alan_Wilder
American politician and lawyer (1940–2019)
In the 1985 election Baliles led a diverse Democratic slate, with Douglas Wilder as Lieutenant Governor (the first African-American to hold that office)
Gerald_Baliles
American playwright and novelist (1897–1975)
sister Isabel Wilder was an accomplished writer. They had two more sisters, Charlotte Wilder, a poet, and Janet Wilder Dakin, a zoologist. Wilder began writing
Thornton_Wilder
American novelist
correspondence were given to the Archives and Special Collections Department, L. Douglas Wilder Library, at Virginia Union University. The Book of Numbers (1969) S
Robert_Deane_Pharr
American murderer (1957–2024)
scheduled for February 1991. Three days before the execution date, Governor Douglas Wilder commuted Giarratano's death sentence to life in prison with the possibility
Joseph_Giarratano
American former death-row inmate (born 1960)
Washington's death sentence was commuted in 1994 by Virginia governor Douglas Wilder to life imprisonment. In 2000 additional DNA testing was done, as new
Earl_Washington_Jr.
American film producer (born 1947)
2006. "Ancestors of Michael Kirk Douglas". Conovergenealogy.com. Retrieved October 17, 2009. Lanigan, Catherine; Wilder, Joan (August 5, 1985). The Jewel
Joel_Douglas
election was held on November 7, 1989. As incumbent Lieutenant Governor Douglas Wilder chose to not seek re-election and instead ran successfully for 1989
1989 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
1989_Virginia_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election
Capital city of Virginia, United States
less than 200,000. On November 2, 2004, former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder was elected as the city's first directly elected mayor in over 60 years
Richmond,_Virginia
consecutive terms for Virginia governor, incumbent Democratic governor L. Douglas Wilder was replaced by Republican nominee and former U.S. representative George
1993 Virginia gubernatorial election
1993_Virginia_gubernatorial_election
1985. Democratic nominee Douglas Wilder defeated Republican nominee John Chichester with 51.84% of the vote. Douglas Wilder, Democratic, State Senator
1985 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
1985_Virginia_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election
Election of Bill Clinton
however, Tom Harkin, Paul Tsongas, Jerry Brown, Larry Agran, Bob Kerrey, Douglas Wilder, and Bill Clinton chose to run as candidates. Harkin, a U.S. Senator
1992 United States presidential election
1992_United_States_presidential_election
Private Baptist university in Richmond, Virginia, US
Baptist Churches USA. Charles S. Johnson Spottswood William Robinson III Douglas Wilder Ben Wallace Donald McEachin "Nathaniel Colver". encyclopediavirginia
Virginia_Union_University
American politician (1937–2014)
Lambert to the Virginia Senate in a special election, where he succeeded Douglas Wilder, who had become Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and represented the
Benjamin_Lambert
American lawyer and politician
extremely low percentage of the vote, losing to former Governor L. Douglas Wilder by a margin of over 60 percent. Despite this, approval of McCollum was
Rudy_McCollum
Metaphor about spiteful attitude
shared resource Henry, Elizabeth. "FAQ: Crab Theory". LibGuides. L. Douglas Wilder (October 1, 2015). Son of Virginia: A Life in America's Political Arena
Crab_mentality
Canadian police procedural television series
Series 3 Episode 4 Recap". Reel Mockery. Retrieved March 17, 2026. Pucci, Douglas (January 17, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC Easily Tops Prime Time with
Wild_Cards_(TV_series)
Prison in Virginia, United States
following years. The prison was proposed for closure by Governor L. Douglas Wilder in 1993. However, the succeeding administration of Virginia Governor
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
Mecklenburg_Correctional_Center
African-American librarian (1951–1995)
Boston. Dr. Tyson was appointed Virginia State Librarian by Governor Douglas Wilder in 1990. He was the first African American to hold the position in Virginia
John_C._Tyson_(librarian)
American attorney and politician
first term at the age of 37, after which he was selected by Governor Douglas Wilder to serve as state Secretary of Commerce (then called Secretary of Economic
Lawrence_H._Framme_III
American politician and diplomat (born 1950)
lieutenant governor of Virginia during the gubernatorial administrations of Doug Wilder (1990–1994) and George Allen (1994–1998). His party's nominee for governor
Don_Beyer
Head of government of Virginia
Readjuster Party, a coalition of Republicans and populist Democrats. Douglas Wilder became the first elected and only the second African American Governor
Governor_of_Virginia
United States historic place
south-east end of the alley just north of Marshall Street, on 18th Street. Douglas Wilder, the first African American to have been elected governor of a U.S.
Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia
Church_Hill,_Richmond,_Virginia
1951 film by Billy Wilder
satirical drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Billy Wilder. The film stars Kirk Douglas as a cynical, disgraced reporter who creates a media circus
Ace_in_the_Hole_(1951_film)
"Baliles, Wilder, Ms. Terry Sworn In, Say State 'Leading the Nation Again'". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2023. "L. Douglas Wilder". National
List_of_governors_of_Virginia
American actor (1916–2020)
January 4, 2011. Phillips, Gene (2010). Some Like it Wilder: the Life and Controversial films of Billy Wilder, Univ. Press of Kentucky, p. 141 ISBN 978-0813125701
Kirk_Douglas
American painter
four from the Portrait Society of America. A portrait by Brazier of Douglas Wilder, commissioned by Virginia Commonwealth University in 1999, is owned
Loryn_Brazier
Surname list
Wilder or Van Wilder is a surname, and may refer to: Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A. Carter Wilder (1828–1875), American
Wilder_(surname)
US Supreme Court justice from 1972 to 1987
Appeals around the country. In 1990, Douglas Wilder asked Powell to swear him in as governor of Virginia. Wilder was the first elected African American
Lewis_F._Powell_Jr.
American attorney and politician (born 1938)
unsuccessful bid for Governor in 1989, dropping out and supporting Douglas Wilder before the Democratic primary. His father, D. Woodrow Bird, served for
Daniel_W._Bird_Jr.
Former Arkansas politician
was a Democrat. He supported Bill Clinton’s African American rival Douglas Wilder in his campaign for the Democrat Party's nomination for U.S. president
Ben_McGee_(politician)
American journalist and writer (born 1949)
American Civil War, as well as commentary by Applebome, Governor L. Douglas Wilder, and Dr. Charles Reagan Wilson, and first-look photographs of the collection
Peter_Applebome
1984 film by Robert Zemeckis
for the part of Jack Colton before Douglas hired himself and Debra Winger was the studio's top choice for Joan Wilder. Many of the male stars offered the
Romancing_the_Stone
Historically African-American fraternity
Jenkins, Isadore Hall III, Rev. Jesse Jackson, William H. Hastie, L. Douglas Wilder, Representative James Clyburn, Earl Graves, Tom Joyner, Charles Bolden
Omega_Psi_Phi
Name list
Douglas Wigdor (born 1968), American lawyer Douglas Wijkander (1918–1984), Swedish equestrian Douglas Wilder (born 1931), American politician Douglas
Douglas_(given_name)
1967 novel by Thornton Wilder
novel was written over the course of twenty months while Wilder was living alone in Douglas, Arizona. The Eighth Day was the 1968 winner of the National
The_Eighth_Day_(Wilder_novel)
Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
067 (0.01%) Ray Rollinson - 1,206 (0.01%) Lenora Fulani - 402 (0.00%) Douglas Wilder - 240 (0.00%) Results by county For President: Bill Clinton - 3,372
1992 Democratic Party presidential primaries
1992_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
United States historic place
Douglas Wilder became the Governor of Virginia in 1989, he declined the traditional offer of an honorary membership in the Commonwealth Club. Wilder had
The_Commonwealth_Club
Fictional character in Roald Dahl novels
the movie does actually reach the factory, and Gene Wilder takes the stage, the movie is saved. Wilder was in the middle of an incredible run of subtle comic
Willy_Wonka
American murderer (1958-1992)
Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder received 13,000 calls and letters about Coleman from around the world, nearly all in favor of clemency. Wilder arranged a secret
Roger_Keith_Coleman
1997 studio album by Recoil
Ernest Gold/Pat Boone) "Shunt" (Words: Wilder) "Drifting"–Radio Mix (by Wilder) "Drifting"–Poison Dub (by Wilder) "Control Freak"–Barry Adamson Mix "Shunt"–Pansonic
Unsound_Methods
Former American private college in Richmond, Virginia, United States (1883-1932)
2003. The records of the Hartshorn Memorial College are held at the L. Douglas Wilder Library and Learning Resource Center at Virginia Union University and
Hartshorn_Memorial_College
American lawyer
Stephen Douglas Rosenthal (born October 24, 1949) is an American attorney who served as the 37th Attorney General of Virginia. Elected by the Virginia
Stephen_D._Rosenthal
Criminologist and psychologist
legal consequences is unfair". "Faculty — L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs". wilder.vcu.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-24. "Hayley Cleary
Hayley_Cleary
American politician (born 1972)
Governor Terry McAuliffe. Her seat was once held by former governor Douglas Wilder. In 2019, McClellan co-sponsored the Repeal Act, which would have lifted
Jennifer_McClellan
American convicted triple murderer (1952–1993)
1992, six days before Stamper's impending execution, Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder issued an indefinite stay of execution for Stamper. Citing a need for
Charles_Stamper
American politician and lawyer (born 1947)
ticket win. In August 2016, former Democratic Governor of Virginia Douglas Wilder stated that he would want Governor Terry McAuliffe to appoint Scott
Bobby_Scott_(politician)
German and American entrepreneur (1914–2010)
Council, and in 1989 he donated $100,000 to gubernatorial candidate L. Douglas Wilder. Kluge was a collector of contemporary Indigenous Australian art, and
John_Kluge
American politician (1936–1971)
following Reynolds' resignation from the State Senate, fellow Democrat L. Douglas Wilder (who would later become Virginia's first African-American governor)
J._Sargeant_Reynolds
American regional political faction
the Navy, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate (once a Republican) Douglas Wilder, Virginia governor, first African-American ever elected governor in
Southern_Democrats
The victims were Donald Buchanan, J.J. Buchanan, Geraldine Buchanan, and Douglas Buchanan Sr. Was tried and convicted in Fauquier County. Also received
List of people executed in Virginia
List_of_people_executed_in_Virginia
conclave honored the fraternity's 75th anniversary. Its guests include Douglas Wilder, Earl Graves, Walter Fauntroy, Jesse Jackson, Benjamin Hooks, James
List of Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclaves
List_of_Omega_Psi_Phi_Grand_Conclaves
American politician from Virginia
chair, Goldman worked as an attorney. He then served on the campaign of Douglas Wilder. He had previously worked as the campaign manager for Henry Howell,
Paul_Goldman_(politician)
1980 mutilation and murder of a woman in Virginia
condemned killer". UPI. July 18, 1992. "WILDER DECLINES TO STOP EXECUTION". The Washington Post. July 21, 1992. "Wilder Won't Intervene In Fitzgerald Execution"
Murder_of_Patricia_Cubbage
American singer-songwriter (1922–1969)
Quioccasin Road, in Henrico County. In July 2008, Richmond mayor L. Douglas Wilder signed a proclamation declaring October 15, 2008 "Tommy Edwards Day"
Tommy_Edwards
Extinct baronetcy in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia
1953, a CMG in 1942, KCMG in 1948, GBE in 1953, whose son, Captain Douglas Wilder Trench-Gascoigne, (11 November 1917 – August 1944) had predeceased him
Gascoigne_baronets
British diplomat
Wilder, daughter of Brigader-General Wilber Elliott Wilder. Before his first marriage ended in divorce in 1935, they had two children: Douglas Wilder
Alvary_Gascoigne
American musician and activist (1937–2023)
enforceable in the United States Court of Claims. Virginia governor Douglas Wilder restored Moon's voting rights in 1993. Four years later then-governor
August_Moon
State prison in Greensville County, Virginia
September 1990 in a ceremony presided over by Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder, the $106 million facility was built to provide initial relief to the
Greensville Correctional Center
Greensville_Correctional_Center
American model and spokesperson
Lawrence met in the summer of 1992, while she was working in Gov. Douglas Wilder's media office. Lawrence was appearing in Richmond at a Def Comedy Jam
Patricia_Southall
Political office in the United States
bringing back the popularly elected mayor. Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder was elected mayor that year. Of Virginia's 38 cities, only Richmond
Mayor_of_Richmond,_Virginia
American politician
of twenty-three square miles of that county by Richmond. In 1969 L. Douglas Wilder (later governor of Virginia) defeated Crowe for election to the Senate
Morrill_Martin_Crowe
1975 film by Gene Wilder
musical comedy film with Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, Roy Kinnear, and Leo McKern. The film was Wilder's directorial debut, from
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The_Adventure_of_Sherlock_Holmes'_Smarter_Brother
Calendar year
of Baku in the Azerbaijan SSR during the Baku pogrom. January 13 – Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor in the US as he
1990
American politician
deferred to her fellow Democrat, then-Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Douglas Wilder, who became the first elected African-American governor of any U.S.
Mary_Sue_Terry
American politician
governor, but was defeated in the general election by state senator L. Douglas Wilder, who would go on to become the first African-American state governor
John Chichester (American politician)
John_Chichester_(American_politician)
Country house in West Yorkshire, England
acquired as an ambassador. He and his first wife, Sylvia Wilder, had a son, Douglas Wilder Gascoigne, who was killed in action during the Second World
Lotherton_Hall
Former Chief Diversity Officer of the United States Congress
Commonwealth University in her hometown, where she earned a M.S. from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs and B.A. in African American Studies
Sesha_Joi_Moon
bringing back the popularly elected mayor. Former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder was elected mayor that year. Of Virginia's 38 cities, only Richmond
List of mayors of Richmond, Virginia
List_of_mayors_of_Richmond,_Virginia
Topics referred to by the same term
Douglas Mountain may refer to: Douglas Mountain (Maine) Douglas Mountain (Washington) Douglas Mountain, written by Alexander Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard
Douglas_Mountain
American politician
Chichester, who later was defeated in the general election by Democrat L. Douglas Wilder. In 1989, Coleman became the Republican nominee for governor, having
Marshall_Coleman
Military procession in Washington DC after the end of the American Civil War
Continues to Shape America, with commentary by Peter Applebome, Governor L. Douglas Wilder, and Dr. Charles Reagan Wilson. Bold Print, Inc., 2000, York PA. Wikimedia
Grand_Review_of_the_Armies
Historic church in Virginia, United States
topics related to history and has included former Virginia governors Douglas Wilder and George Allen. List of National Historic Landmarks in Virginia National
St. John's Episcopal Church (Richmond, Virginia)
St._John's_Episcopal_Church_(Richmond,_Virginia)
American judge (born 1953)
He co-founded the Richmond, Virginia law firm of Wilder & Gregory in 1982 with L. Douglas Wilder (the first African-American to be elected governor
Roger_Gregory
Genus of plants
water permit violates wild rice rights Archived 23 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine, 5 August 2021, MPR News Jessica Douglas, Wild rice sues to stop oil
Wild_rice
High school in Virginia, US
(1930–2017), painter, printmaker, teacher, gallery owner, collector Douglas Wilder (born 1931), the first African-American governor of Virginia. Wesley
Armstrong High School (Virginia)
Armstrong_High_School_(Virginia)
Public university in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
as the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness major in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, as well as the Real Estate
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia_Commonwealth_University
American politician (1919–2015)
Judson L. Jeffries, U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke and Governor L. Douglas Wilder Tell Political Scientists How Blacks Can Win High-Profile Statewide
Edward_Brooke
American government official
classmate, Virginia governor Douglas Wilder, as Secretary of Administration. She served on state trade missions to Africa for Wilder and for North Carolina
Ruby_Grant_Martin
the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications Inc. January 13 – Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office
1990_in_the_United_States
Species of tree
America and is also known as Douglas-fir, Douglas spruce, Oregon pine, and Columbian pine. There are three varieties: coast Douglas-fir (P. menziesii var. menziesii)
Douglas_fir
American murderer and suspected serial killer
Newspapers.com. Amy Wilder (September 28, 1990). "Venue change denied". Bristol Herald Courier – via Newspapers.com. Amy Wilder (October 18, 1990). "Victim
Michael_McGay_Reeves
American lawyer and politician (born 1957)
former Virginia governor Douglas Wilder and the United States National Slavery Museum in a tax matter. Despite being subpoenaed, Wilder failed to appear, and
Joe_Morrissey
American philosopher
is a professor emeritus of philosophy and public affairs in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University
David_John_Farmer
autobiographical children's novels based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, who heavily informed the content as well as edited
List of Little House on the Prairie books
List_of_Little_House_on_the_Prairie_books
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