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Daniel James Moody Jr. (June 1, 1893 – May 22, 1966), was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. Originally from Taylor, Texas, he served as the 30th governor of Texas between 1927 and 1931. At the age of 33, he was elected. He took office as the youngest governor in Texas history. [1]
- Miriam A. Ferguson
- Democratic
Between September 1923 and February 1924, Dan Moody led Williamson County’s prosecution against four Klan members — yet hardly anyone knows about it.
Jun 5, 2017 · Amid calls to remove a confederate statue, Georgetown, Texas erected a monument to Dan Moody, a lawyer who charged and convicted four members of the local KKK in the 1920s.
- Wade Goodwyn
Feb 20, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Dan Moody, governor of Texas from 1927 to 1931, who pursued a strong reform program and opposed the New Deal. Find out his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Learn about Dan Moody, the future Texas governor who was the first prosecutor to convict KKK members in the 1920s. Patricia Bernstein, author of Ten Dollars to Hate, shares his story and legacy.
Mar 17, 2017 · Learn how Dan Moody, a young district attorney, became the first prosecutor to convict and jail Klansmen for their violent crimes in 1923. The book \"Ten Dollars to Hate\" by Patricia Bernstein tells the story of the massive Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and its decline.
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The campaign has been characterized as one of the most spectacular in Texas history. Moody's platform supported prohibition, woman suffrage, and other anti-Ferguson positions. After winning the first 1926 primary with 49.9 percent of the vote, Moody defeated Ferguson 495,723 to 270,595 in a runoff.
