Herman Talmadge
Former Governor of Georgia
Herman Eugene Talmadge was an American politician who served as governor of Georgia in 1947 and from 1948 to 1955 and as a U.S. senator from Georgia from 1957 to 1981. A Democrat, Talmadge served during a time of political transition, both in... Wikipedia
Born: August 9, 1913, McRae, McRae-Helena, GA
Died: March 21, 2002 (age 88 years), Hampton, GA
Previous offices: Senator, GA (1957–1981), Governor of Georgia (1948–1955), and Governor of Georgia (1947–1947)
Education: University of Georgia and Druid Hills High School
Party: Democratic Party
Children: Robert Shingler Talmadge and Herman E. Talmadge, Jr.