Suchergebnisse
Suchergebnisse:
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. (* 2. November 1897 in Winder, Barrow County, Georgia; † 21. Januar 1971 in Washington, D.C.) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker ( Demokratische Partei ). Er war sowohl Gouverneur als auch US-Senator von Georgia.
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. (November 2, 1897 – January 21, 1971) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 66th Governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 before serving in the United States Senate for almost 40 years, from 1933 to 1971.
- Richard Russell Sr., Ina Dillard
- Allen J. Ellender
As the leader of the Senate’s Southern Caucus, Russell used his parliamentary skills and knowledge of Senate rules and procedures, including the filibuster, to defeat bills banning lynching, abolishing the poll tax, and upholding civil rights for Black Americans.
24. Juni 2005 · A comprehensive biography of the influential Georgia politician who served in the U.S. Senate for fifty years and advocated for national defense, soil conservation, and school lunch programs. Learn about his early life, political career, committee assignments, civil rights stance, and legacy.
Working primarily behind the scenes, Russell’s Senate career was dominated by his role in shaping America’s national security apparatus after World War II, his dedication to the public welfare, and his opposition to civil rights legislation.
11. Apr. 2024 · Richard Russell (1989-2018) was a ground service agent for Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, who infamously stole and fatally crashed an airplane, earning the moniker "Sky King." According to his blog, Russell was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, at the age of 7.
Richard Brevard Russell, Jr., born in Winder in 1897, graduated from the University of Georgia’s Law School. He immediately entered politics, winning election to the state legislature at 23. At 33, he was governor. Two years later, Russell won election to the U.S. Senate.
