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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.
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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.
22. Jan. 1971 · WASHINGTON, Jan. 21— Richard B. Russell, one of the most powerful men in the Sen ate, died today at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he had been since Dec. 8. The center listed the cause...
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.
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.
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.
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.
