The governor of Oregon is the head of government of Oregon and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The title of governor was also applied to the office of Oregon's chief executive during the provisional and U.S. territorial governments.
Governor of Oregon
The ceremonial Governor's Office in the Oregon State Capitol
Joseph Lane was the Southern Democratic candidate for Vice President in 1860. He lost to Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin.
Mark Hatfield went on to become one of the most influential senators in Oregon history.[citation needed]
Oregon Military Department
The Oregon Military Department is an agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, which oversees the armed forces of the state of Oregon. Under the authority and direction of the governor as commander-in-chief, the agency is responsible for planning, establishing, and enforcing rules and procedures governing the administration, supply, and training of the Oregon National Guard, when not in the active service of the United States. The Department also maintains all state-owned or leased military facilities, including posts, camps, military reservations, and rifle ranges.
Oregon National Guardsmen simulating the evacuation of a casualty during a training exercise