John Howard Pyle

John Pyle
9th Governor of Arizona
In office January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1955
Preceded by	Dan Edward Garvey
Succeeded by	Ernest McFarland
Personal details
Born	John Howard Pyle (1906-03-25)March 25, 1906 Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
Died	November 29, 1987(1987-11-29) (aged 81) Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Lucile Hanna

John Howard Pyle (March 25, 1906 – November 29, 1987) was an American broadcaster and politician who served as the ninth governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1951 to 1955. An opponent of polygamy, he authorized a raid on a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints compound. As a member of the Republican Party, Pyle also served as an official in the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Pyle graduated from Arizona State University in 1930 and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a program director for a radio station and served as a war correspondent during World War II. He was the first Governor of Arizona who was born in the 20th century.