Interview with Herman E. Talmadge, Part 2, June 26, 1987

Herman E. Talmadge interviewed by Hal Henderson. Talmadge served as governor of Georgia from 1947 to 1955 and as United States Senator from 1957 to 1981. Topics include the three governors controversy (1946-1947), Melvin Ernest (M.E.) Thompson and his political opposition to Talmadge, The Statesman (Hapeville, Ga.) and Talmadge’s relationship with the media, highlights from Talmadge’s administration as governor (1948-1954), Talmadge’s relationship with the General Assembly and other state officials, the Minimum Foundation Program and Talmadge’s education policies, Georgia’s first sales tax in 1950, Talmadge’s political influences and strategy, and the county unit system.

1987-06-26

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65 minutes