Strom Thurmond
Former Governor of South Carolina
James Strom Thurmond Sr. was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1954 to 2003. Before his 48 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951. Wikipedia
Born: December 5, 1902, Edgefield, SC
Died: June 26, 2003 (age 100 years), Edgefield, SC
Children: Nancy Moore Thurmond, Essie Mae Williams, Paul Reynolds Thurmond, and more
Party: Republican Party
Awards: Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, and more
Spouse: Nancy Janice Moore (m. 1968–2003) and Jean Crouch (m. 1947–1960)
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