W.A. Roquemore oral history interview 1971 Aug. 10.

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W.A. Roquemore oral history interview 1971 Aug. 10.

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The collection consists of an oral history interview with W.A. Roquemore on August 10, 1971 in which he discusses finances; perceptions of E.D. Rivers; playing cards; drinking habits; Carroll Downs; highway board; Marvin Griffin; L.L. Patten; Rivers before his death; political philosophy; political service; political attacks; Rivers as a public speaker; minimum wage bill; political ethics; Rivers in business; perceptions of Representative Miller; installation of sewer system; John Lee Miller; knowing Rivers; perceptions of Rivers; Rivers' generosity; Ellis Arnall; Talmadge faction; Rivers' political philosophy; education; building schools; road paving program; "Sales Tax Eddie"; leadership; rush to achieve goals; Rivers' news coverage; selling pardons; campaigning against Talmadge; Air Force career; Franklin Roosevelt; Dwight Eisenhower; Jack Kennedy; Richard Nixon; Lyndon Johnson; Rivers as a Democrat; Rivers' personality; politics in 1946 governor's race; named ambassador to Mexico; financing a campaign; and increasing wealth as governor.

2 audiotapes ; cassette.

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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