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Samuel Ernest Vandiver Jr. (* 3. Juli 1918 in Canon, Franklin County, Georgia; † 21. Februar 2005 in Lavonia, Georgia) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker ( Demokratische Partei) und von 1959 bis 1963 Gouverneur von Georgia.
Samuel Ernest Vandiver Jr. (July 3, 1918 – February 21, 2005) was an American Democratic Party politician who was the 73rd governor of Georgia from 1959 to 1963.
21. Feb. 2005 · Ernest Vandiver (1918-2005) was the governor of Georgia from 1959 to 1963, when he faced the civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King. He opposed integration, threatened to close public schools, and clashed with King and the federal government over desegregation.
Learn about Ernest Vandiver, the governor who chose not to stand in the schoolhouse door and desegregated the University of Georgia. He also re-organized state government, expanded services, and promoted economic development in Georgia.
12. Aug. 2002 · Ernest Vandiver Jr. was governor of Georgia from 1959 to 1963, who cleaned up the state's image after scandals and improved its services and programs. He also faced the challenges of desegregation and county unit revision.
Learn about the life and legacy of Ernest Vandiver Jr., who served as governor of Georgia from 1959 to 1963 and led the state's segregation policies and county unit system reforms. Explore archival collections and reference resources related to his political career and achievements.
1. März 2002 · Ernest Vandiver Jr. began his political career as a member of the Talmadge faction in Georgia politics. Eugene and Herman Talmadge dominated Georgia politics from 1936 until the 1960s by dint of personality, the antiquated county unit system, and effective appeals to white supremacy.
