David Coughlin File of the Herman Talmadge Speech at Buford Dam, 1950.

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David Coughlin File of the Herman Talmadge Speech at Buford Dam, 1950.

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The collection contains one four-page transcript of an address given by Herman E. Talmadge at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Buford Dam. In the speech, Talmadge lauds the construction of the dam as a boon to the state of Georgia, providing electricity and stabilizing transport in the region. He laments Georgia's dependence on out-of-state processing and industry, and encourages citizens and local government to strive toward building a more industrialized and self-reliant state.

1 folder, including 1 speech transcript.

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Coughlin, David

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Herman E. Talmadge was born on August 9, 1913, on a farm near McRae, Georgia, to Eugene and Mattie Talmadge. Herman's first involvement in politics was as his father's campaign manager in 1946. Running for an unprecedented fourth term as governor of Georgia, Eugene Talmadge was elected in November 1946, but was in failing health. As a precaution, a small group of Talmadge supporters started a write-in campaign for Herman Talmadge during the general election. When the elder Talmadge ...

Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002

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Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and U.S. Senator (1956-1980), born near McRae, Georgia. From the description of Herman E. Talmadge senatorial papers, 1945-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477028 Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and United States Senator (1956-1980) born near McRae, Georgia. T. Rogers Wade served as administrative assistant, fund raiser, and chairman of the 1980 U.S. senatorial campaign for Senator Talm...