John Henry Stelle

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John Stelle
Stelle circa his governorship
National Commander of the American Legion
In office 1945–1946
Preceded by	Edward N. Scheiberling
Succeeded by	Paul H. Griffith
29th Governor of Illinois
In office October 6, 1940 – January 13, 1941
Lieutenant	Vacant
Preceded by	Henry Horner
Succeeded by	Dwight H. Green
34th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office January 4, 1937 – October 6, 1940
Governor	Henry Horner
Preceded by	Thomas Donovan
Succeeded by	Hugh W. Cross
48th Treasurer of Illinois
In office 1935 – 1937
Preceded by	John C. Martin
Succeeded by	John C. Martin
Personal details
Born	(1891-08-10)August 10, 1891 McLeansboro, Illinois, U.S.
Died	July 5, 1962(1962-07-05) (aged 70) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Western Military Academy Washington University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	Illinois National Guard
Battles/wars	World War I

John Henry Stelle (August 10, 1891 – July 5, 1962) was an American politician who served as the national commander of The American Legion from 1945 to 1946. He previously served as the 29th governor of Illinois (1940–41), the 34th lieutenant governor of Illinois (1937–40), and the Treasurer of Illinois (1935–37). He was also the chairman of the American Legion Executive Committee that, in six short months, drafted what would become known as the G.I. Bill of Rights and be known during the remainder of his life and in the years since as "The Father of the G.I. Bill".