10 Facts About Cal Rampton

Calvin Lewellyn Rampton was an American attorney and politician who served as the 11th governor of Utah from 1965 to 1977.

Cal Rampton was born to Llewellyn Smith Rampton and Janet Campbell in Bountiful, Utah.

Cal Rampton sold the business in 1933 and entered the University of Utah, graduating in 1936.

Cal Rampton served as Davis County Attorney from 1938 to 1940, the only other public office he would be elected to until becoming governor in 1965.

Cal Rampton served in Europe during World War II as Chief of the Army Claims Commission in Paris; he attained the rank of major and received the Bronze Star Medal.

Cal Rampton continued to serve in the Army Reserve and attained the rank of colonel before retiring.

Cal Rampton was a Democratic candidate for the Utah State Senate in 1954 and United States Senate in 1962.

Cal Rampton is the only governor of Utah to serve three full consecutive terms, and was one of the most popular governors in the country.

Cal Rampton was a supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, and advocated successfully for state construction projects, including Salt Lake City's Symphony Hall and the Salt Lake Arts Center.

Cal Rampton married Lucybeth Cardon on March 10,1940; they had four children.