Nathan D. Dean oral history interview, 1989 Oct. 2.

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Nathan D. Dean oral history interview, 1989 Oct. 2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477634

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Nathan D. Dean on October 2, 1989 in which he discusses his family background and formative years; personal political philosophy; changes in campaign strategies; changes in General Assembly since the 1960s; county unit system; shifts in political power in Georgia from south to north; changes in legislators; rural-urban conflict in the legislature; "tradeouts" in legislative work; the Georgia lottery issue; the abortion as a no-win situation; comparison of speakers George L. Smith, George T. Smith, and Tom Murphy; House members decision against governor-appointed speakers; changes in handling House Bill 1 (budget); comparison of House and Senate as democratic bodies; Denmark Groover; lieutenant governor's role in setting up committees; changes in Zell Miller's handling of lieutenant governor position; compromise on sales tax; James H. Floyd as Appropriations Committee chair; working relationship with Jimmy Carter, Joe Frank Harris; personal views on role of a legislator; Quality Basic Education greatest piece of legislation passed; Georgia's growth potential; assessment of Joe Frank Harris, George Busbee, Carl Sanders, and Jimmy Carter as governors; suggestions to change Georgia's government; Georgia's evolution to a two party state; and relationship between the state and national Democratic parties.

1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (59 p.)

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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