| Birth: | Dec. 5, 1902
Edgefield
Edgefield County
South Carolina, USA | | Death: | Jun. 26, 2003
Edgefield
Edgefield County
South Carolina, USA | 
US Senator. Well known for his segregationist views for the better first half of his life, Former Sen. Thurmond retired January 5, 2003 after an unprecedented 48 years (eight terms) in office. His total political career spanned seven decades in all. Born December 5, 1902, he was a 1923 graduate of Clemson College. He served as the local school superintendent before becoming his state's senator in 1932 and governor in 1946. Thurmond also served in the Army during World War II. Staunchly conservative and once pro-segregation, his political views changed in the latter part of his career. In 1964, he switched from a Democratic status to Republican when Democrats became more supportive of civil rights issues. His views changed, however, when more Southern blacks started voting, and his political agenda changed. He was the first Southern senator to appoint a black aide, supported a black Southern federal judge, and voted for a national day honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (bio by: M. Palmer)
Family links:
Parents:
John William Thurmond (1862 - 1934)
Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond (1870 - 1958)
Spouse:
Jean Crouch Thurmond (1926 - 1960)*
Children:
Essie Mae Washington Williams (1925 - 2013)*
Nancy Moore Thurmond (1971 - 1993)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Strom Thurmond | | | Burial:
Edgefield Village Cemetery
Edgefield County
South Carolina, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: M. Palmer
Record added: Jun 26, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7623767 |
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Lance
Added: Feb. 25, 2013 |
In your memory. Thank you for your UNselfish service to our country in the military & later service to your community in various positions. Rest In PEACE
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JohnRobert Mauney
Added: Feb. 6, 2013 |
Rest in peace.
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Christine
Added: Feb. 5, 2013 |
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