Through nearly four decades of public service and at every level of government, Daniel Robert “Bob” Graham became one of the most accomplished and popular figures in Florida’s history. When he left the governorship, he measured an 83% approval rating and remained beloved by Floridians regardless of political party. Through these photo galleries, follow the journey that endeared him to the people of Florida, the U.S. and the world. For additions or changes, we invite you to email Dorothy Zimmerman at dozimmer@ufl.edu.
Adele Khoury, seen in front of her Miami Shores home at age 10 while attending Miami Shores Elementary. —Source: Graham Family
College-age Adele Khoury recognized for her various leadership roles at the University of Florida, many through WSA, the Women’s Student Association. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham in her wedding dress, Feb. 2, 1959. —Source: Graham Family
First Lady Adele Graham and daughters sitting on lawn. L-R: Suzanne Graham, Kendall Graham, Gwendolyn Graham, Adele Graham, Cissy Graham. —Source: Florida Memory
Margie Mixson and Adele Graham wearing campaign dresses. —Source: Florida Memory
Bob and Adele Graham’s daughters sit on the the inaugural stand bundled against the near-freezing cold during his first inauguration, Jan. 2, 1979. L-R: Kendall, Suzanne, Cissy, Gwen, and Mrs. Graham looks in. —Source: Florida Memory
Adele Graham speaks at her husband’s second inauguration as Florida Governor. Jan. 4, 1983. —Source: Florida Memory
Official portrait of First Lady Adele Khoury Graham, circa 1979. —Source: Florida Memory
First Lady Adele Graham discusses Florida’s government, views of a governor’s responsibilities, and family with Forest Hills Elementary students, Tampa, May 1983. —Source: Graham Family
First Lady Adele Graham models a white linen suit in the Maas Brothers’ Fashion Focus catalog. —Source: Graham Family
News clip about Adele Graham in Maas catalog. —Source: Graham Family
Letter from Wanda Ferragamo to Adele Graham. Jan. 13, 1986. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham smiles with Prime Minister Rafic Hariri of Lebanon, Adele’s country of heritage. 2002. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham with President Bill Clinton. —Source: University of Florida Libraries
L-R: First Lady Hillary Clinton, First Lady Adele Graham, Second Lady Tipper Gore. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham with First Lady Hillary Clinton, former Senator and Secretary of State. —Source: Graham Family
L-R: First Lady Laura Bush, former Florida First Lady Adele Graham, Second Lady Lynne Cheney. —Source: Graham Family
First Lady Barbara Bush with Adele Graham after sharing gifts. —Source: Graham Family
First Lady Adele Graham with then-Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O’Neill at a dinner in his honor, circa 1979. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham with Egypt President Hosni Mubarak, who arranged a VIP tour of the Aswan Dam after he was “not pleased” that her schedule had not allowed her to visit. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham with Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat during a diplomatic mission. —Source: Graham Family
Jimmy Buffett (left) and Adele Graham at a gathering. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham and Sandra Day O’Connor at the Graham Center, 2011. —Source: Bob Graham Center
L-R: Caroline Kennedy, Adele Graham and Sen. Ted Kennedy. —Source: Graham Family
Adele and Bob Graham at a march for the Equal Rights Amendment in 1979. —Source: Florida Memory
First Lady Adele Graham and Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner plant a slash pine at the Florida Governor’s Mansion, circa 1969. —Source: Florida Memory
First Lady Adele Graham presents donation of over $20,000 to Meals on Wheels. March 17, 1982. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham receiving an Honorary Doctorate at Barry University, Dec. 18, 1982. L-R: Mrs. Dwayne Andrews, Mrs. Graham and Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin. —Source: Florida Memory
Cutting the ribbon for the dedication of the historic Old Capitol in Tallahassee on Sept. 9, 1982. L-R: Agricultue Commissioner Doyle Conner, Adele Graham, Supreme Court Justice Joe Boyd, Representative Herb Morgan, Former Secretary of State Bruce Smathers, Senator Pat thomas, Governor Bob Graham, and Senate President W.D. Childers. —Source: Florida Memory
Florida First Lady Adele Graham cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Union Bank museum in Tallahassee, Florida. October 1984. Holding the ribbon (L-R): Stephen O’Connell and Secretary of State George Firestone. —Source: Florida Memory
Adele Graham delivers a speech at the Association of American Colleges and Universities. May 1, 1986. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham casting her vote for Bill Clinton as an official elector in 1996. —Source: Graham Family
Florida First Ladies, March 11, 1999. L-R: Margie Grace Mixson, Columba Garnica Gallo Bush, Mary Jane Marino Martinez, Donna Lou Harper Askew, Mary Call Darby Collins, and Adele Khoury Graham —Source: Florida Memory
Adele Graham visits in Indonesia. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham delivers a speech at Miami Beach Jewish Community Center. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham with Mrs. Glenn Terrell at a Tallahassee rally. —Source: Florida Memory
Adele Graham and daughters in matching outfits. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham visits a school, part of her commitment to visit and stay in touch with every school district in Florida. —Source: Graham Family
Adele Graham speaks with Kal Penn at the Bob Graham Center in April 2011. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Students gather around Adele Graham at the Bob Graham Center. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Make-A-Wish Intercontinental Ball, Nov. 8, 2008. —Source: Aventura Business Monthly
Bob and Adele Graham at the Bob Graham Center’s 2016 annual gathering. —Source: Bob Graham Center
