In 1962, governors from Midwestern states met in Chicago to focus on ways regional governors can work to foster regional development, facilitate interstate cooperation, improve intergovernmental relations and provide a medium for the exchange of views and experiences on subjects of importance to the people of the Midwestern states. At this meeting, governors signed the original articles of incorporation establishing the Midwestern Governors Association.

Midwestern Governors in 1962

Otto Kerner
Illinois

MGA Chair 1968

Matthew Welsh
Indiana

Norman Erbe
Iowa

John Anderson
Kansas

John Swainson
Michigan

Elmer Andersen

Minnesota

John Dalton
Missouri

Michael DiSalle
Ohio

Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin

Visit Midwestern states' websites:

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Photos credited to their respective states' historical societies. Gov. Kerner's photo credit to MSNBC.