Bob Graham is an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida from 1979 to 1987. He was a member of the Democratic Party and later represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 1987 to 2005. During his time in office, he focused on education, environmental issues, and healthcare. Graham was born on November 9, 1936, in Miami, Florida. He attended the University of Florida and later earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. After his political career, he became involved in various initiatives, including education reform and national security, and has written several books.