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Fred Edgar - Governor Jim Edgar Project

Fred Edgar is the older brother of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. Fred, Jim, and oldest brother Tom grew up together in Charleston, Illinois, in a single parent household after their father was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1953. Despite that, the brothers enjoyed a normal childhood, and Fred has been an ardent supporter of Jim throughout his political career.

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Tom, Jim and Fred Edgar with the family dog Tony.

Where:
Unknown

When:
1948

Ownership:
Narrator's Photo



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