Tom Ridge

@Former Member of the U.s. House of Representatives, Birthday and Personal Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Tom Ridge is an American politician who served as the Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001 Republicans American Harvard University Pennsylvania State University Leaders Political Leaders Virgo Celebrities Elected as the Governor of Pennsylvania twice before tragedy struck America in the form of the 9/11 Attacks, Tom Ridge is a politician known for his commitment and high ethical standards. Under his tenure from 1995 to 2001, Pennsylvania thrived as a state fueled by a high rate of economic and infrastructural development. Following the unfortunate events of September 11th, 2001, Tom Ridge became the first Assistant to the President for Homeland Security. Though considered a successful and highly respected politician during the decade of the 2000s, Ridge’s entry into politics had been anything but spectacular. He had been off to a shaky start but persevered to eventually become a capable politician. As a child he had been diagnosed with an ear infection that diminished his hearing in one ear. But the young boy did not let this stop him from becoming a bright student who excelled in both academics and athletics. He joined the army where his blooming career was cut short by a medical condition. Undaunted by the challenges life threw at him; he studied to become a lawyer and had a successful practice. Eventually he decided to enter politics where again he found success due to his gritty determination. Today he is also a thriving businessman who serves as the CEO of Ridge Global.

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Birthday: August 26, 1945 Nationality: American Famous: Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.s. House of Representatives, Republicans, Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University, Leaders, Political Leaders Ideologies: Republicans Spouses: Michele Ridge Known as: Thomas J Ridge, Thomas Joseph Ridge Universities: Harvard University,Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson Law Harvard University Harvard College Cathedral Preparatory School Information Detail Birthday August 26, 1945 Nationality American Famous Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.s. House of Representatives, Republicans, Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University, Leaders, Political Leaders Ideologies Republicans Spouses Michele Ridge Known as Thomas J Ridge, Thomas Joseph Ridge Universities Harvard University,Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson Law Harvard University Harvard College Cathedral Preparatory School Notable Alumnis Harvard University Pennsylvania State University Birth Place Munhall Political Ideology Republican Religion Catholicism Gender Male Father L Mother Laura Sun Sign Virgo Born in Munhall Famous as Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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He married Michele in 1979 and has two children with her. His wife is the former executive director of the Erie County Library System. Unsplash Personal Life

He was born on August 26, 1945, as the eldest among three siblings to working class parents in Pennsylvania. His father Thomas Regis Ridge was a Navy veteran and a traveling salesman. He suffered from diminished hearing in one ear. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He went to St. Andrews Elementary School and Cathedral Preparatory school. He was a good student and excelled in both academics and athletics. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He won a scholarship to Harvard College. Hailing from a middle class background he took up construction works to support himself. He graduated with honors in 1967. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He decided to study law and enrolled at the Dickinson School of Law. After one year he drafted into the United States Army. He won several medals during his service. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He returned home from the army because of a ruptured appendix and proceeded to complete his Juris Doctor degree at the law school, graduating in 1972. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He began his legal career with a private practice in 1972 eventually becoming the Assistant District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania in 1980. Unsplash Career

He ventured into politics in 1982 and ran for the District’s open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He beat Democratic Senator Anthony Andrezeski in a surprise win for the Republicans. Unsplash Career

He won the re-elections six times and solidified his political career. Feeling ambitious, he ran for the Governor in 1994 and won the election becoming the governor in 1995. Unsplash Career

In 1998 he was re-elected to the post with 57% of the vote. During his tenure, he promoted better law and order measures and provided for the creation of an emergency fund for facing any future disaster. Unsplash Career

He supported the creation of separate schools for disruptive students and proposed that public charter schools be opened in Pennsylvania. He helped to create the Link-to-Learn initiative to ensure effective use of technology to promote education. Unsplash Career

Ridge served as the Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001 over the period of which he promoted law and order, supported competition among electric utilities, created a fund for facing recession, and promoted insurance programs. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	August 26, 1945
Nationality	American
Famous	Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.s. House of Representatives, Republicans, Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University, Leaders, Political Leaders
Ideologies	Republicans
Spouses	Michele Ridge
Known as	Thomas J Ridge, Thomas Joseph Ridge
Universities	Harvard University,Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson Law Harvard University Harvard College Cathedral Preparatory School
Notable Alumnis	Harvard University Pennsylvania State University
Birth Place	Munhall
Political Ideology	Republican
Religion	Catholicism
Gender	Male
Father	L
Mother	Laura
Sun Sign	Virgo
Born in	Munhall
Famous as	Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Tom Ridge

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Aug 26, 1945

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