Search results
James Strom Thurmond Sr. (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1954 to 2003. Before his 48 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951.
Strom Thurmond was an American politician who was a prominent states’ rights and segregation advocate. He ran for the presidency in 1948 on the Dixiecrat ticket and was one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history (1954–2003). Learn more about Thurmond’s life and career in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
News about North Augusta, Strom Thurmond, defense
News about high school football, Aiken, SCHSL
Also in the news
May 5, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Strom Thurmond, who ran for president as a Dixiecrat in 1948 and served 48 years in the U.S. Senate. Find out how he opposed civil rights, filibustered a bill, and switched parties.
Learn about the life and career of Strom Thurmond, who served in the Senate for 48 years and ran for president as a segregationist in 1948. Find out his controversial views, scandals, achievements and legacy.
Learn about the long and controversial political career of Strom Thurmond, who served in the US Senate from 1956 to 2003. He was a segregationist, a write-in candidate, a filibusterer, and a supporter of several Republican presidents.
Learn about the life and career of Strom Thurmond, a former governor, senator, and presidential candidate who opposed civil rights and joined the Republican Party. Find out his achievements, controversies, and records in the Senate.
Jun 27, 2003 · A biography of Strom Thurmond, a former South Carolina governor and senator who was a segregationist, a Dixiecrat and a Republican. He filibustered against civil rights bills, served in World War Two and became the oldest and longest serving senator in U.S. history.
