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# Governor James J. Blanchard

Michigan Governor

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://governorblanchard.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://governorblanchard.com/blog/)
- [Jay Blanchard](https://governorblanchard.com/jay-blanchard/)
- [Michigan Icons](https://governorblanchard.com/michigan-icons/)
- [Young People](https://governorblanchard.com/young-people/)
- [Janet Blanchard](https://governorblanchard.com/janet-blanchard/)
- [Activities](https://governorblanchard.com/activities/)
- [Epilogue](https://governorblanchard.com/epilogue/)
- [Defining Moments in Public Service](https://governorblanchard.com/defining-moments-in-public-service/)
- [Book 5: I Choose Canada](https://governorblanchard.com/book-5-i-choose-canada/)
- [Book 5: Bill Clinton](https://governorblanchard.com/book-5-bill-clinton/)
- [Lt. Governor Martha Griffiths](https://governorblanchard.com/lt-governor-martha-griffiths/)
- [Governor Blanchard: Second Term](https://governorblanchard.com/governor-blanchard-second-term/)
- [Governor Blanchard: First Term in Office](https://governorblanchard.com/governor-blanchard-first-term-in-office/)
- [Recalls and Term Limits](https://governorblanchard.com/recalls-and-term-limits/)
- [Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Running for Governor](https://governorblanchard.com/jobs-jobs-jobs-running-for-governor/)
- [The Campaign for Governor](https://governorblanchard.com/the-campaign-for-governor/)
- [Book 4: Decision to Run for Governor](https://governorblanchard.com/book-4-decision-to-run-for-governor/)
- [Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neil](https://governorblanchard.com/speaker-of-the-house-tip-oneil/)
- [U.S. Congress: Important Issues](https://governorblanchard.com/u-s-congress-important-issues/)
- [B2.1 Public Service](https://governorblanchard.com/b2-1-public-service/) - Governor Blanchard shares his early positions in state government in this video.
- [First Campaign for U.S. Congress](https://governorblanchard.com/first-campaign-for-u-s-congress/) - Governor Blanchard outlines his first campaign for U.S. Congress in this video.
- [Running for Office](https://governorblanchard.com/running-for-office/) - James J. Blanchard shares how he first ran for office
- [Political Attractions](https://governorblanchard.com/political-attractions/) - James J. Blanchard on what attracted him to politics
- [Getting involved in politics](https://governorblanchard.com/getting-involved-in-politics/) - James J. .Blanchard on getting involved in politics

## Pages

- [](https://governorblanchard.com/) - James J. Blanchard Living Video Library
- [Biography](https://governorblanchard.com/biography-2/) - Biography of James J. Blanchard Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, serving with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, ambassador to Canada and a member of the United States Congress. Currently, he is senior counsel and and Chair Emeritus, Government Affairs for the global law firm of DLA
- [Links](https://governorblanchard.com/links/) - Links: DLA Piper Michigan Political History Society James J. Blanchard Living Library Of Michigan Political History American Ambassadors Association Association of Former Members of Congress Bentley Historical LibraryThe University of MichiganAll gubernatorial papers for every Michigan governor, including James J. Blanchard's ambassadorial papers, are archived at the Bentley Historical Library. Bi-partisan Policy Center Canada Institute
- [MSU Public Service Forum](https://governorblanchard.com/msu-public-service-forum/) - Michigan State University's (MSU) Public Service Forum Blanchard Forum | College of Social Science | Michigan State University (msu.edu) Blanchard Program Brochure-web-072920.pdf (msu.edu)
- [Recent Activities](https://governorblanchard.com/recent-activities/) - Recent Activities: Current Positions:Chair Emeritus and partner in government affairs at DLA Piper Global Law FirmFounder, Governor Jim Blanchard Public Service Forum at Michigan State University.Vice Chairman of National Archives Foundation.Co-Chair, Ambassadors Circle | National Democratic Institute (ndi.org)Co-Chair of the Canada-United States Law Institute | School of Law | Case Western Reserve UniversityMember of the
- [Contact Jim Blanchard](https://governorblanchard.com/contact-jim-blanchard/)
- [Video Library: James J. Blanchard](https://governorblanchard.com/video-library-james-j-blanchard/) - Book 1: Beginnings Book 2: Public Service Book 3: U. S. Congress Book 4: Governor Book 5: Ambassador Book 6: Now Epilogue
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- [Biography](https://governorblanchard.com/biography/) - Biography page to go here.

## Categories

- [Book 1: James J. Blanchard Beginnings](https://governorblanchard.com/category/book1/)
- [Book 2: Public Service](https://governorblanchard.com/category/public-service/)
- [Book 3: U.S. Congress](https://governorblanchard.com/category/us-congress/)
- [Book 4: Governor](https://governorblanchard.com/category/governor/)
- [Book 5: Ambassador](https://governorblanchard.com/category/ambassador/)
- [Book 6: Now](https://governorblanchard.com/category/blanchard-current/)
- [Epilogue](https://governorblanchard.com/category/epilogue/)