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Timmerman, Jr., George Bell
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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | George Bell Timmerman, Jr. |
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Batesburg, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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August 11, 1912
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| Died | November 29, 1994
(82 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | RBH
Dec 01, 2017 11:45pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democrat
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Born: August 11, 1912 in Anderson, SC
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Religion: Baptist
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Education
University of South Carolina - LL.B. 1937, J.D. 1970
The Citadel - LL.D. 1950
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Occupation
Lawyer
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1955-1959
The press dubbed the 1956 session of the General Assembly the "Segregation Session" due to the passage of several laws intended to prevent integration - 1956
The General Assembly passed legislation barring members of the NAACP from public employment - 1956
The General Assembly increased the amount of land that a non-American individual or corporation could own in South Carolina from 500 to 500,000 acres - 1956
In an effort to stop the sale of Japanese textiles in the state, the General Assembly passed the Hart-Arthur Act requiring stores selling textiles imported from Japan to display a sign reading "Japanese Textiles Sold Here" - March 8, 1956
US Senator and former Governor Strom Thurmond tried to prevent the passage of the 1957 Civil Rights Act with a filibuster lasting over 24 hours - August 28-29, 1957
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Other Government Positions
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina - 1947-1955
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