Coleman Livingston Blease Senator

Coleman Livingston Blease (October 8, 1868 – January 19, 1942) was a South Carolina politician who served as a Democratic state legislator, 90th Governor of South Carolina, and U.S. Senator.Blease was notorious for playing on the prejudices of poor whites to gain their votes. He was pro-lynching and anti-black education. As Senator, he advocated penalties for interracial couples attempting to get married, as well as criticizing First Lady Lou Hoover for inviting a black guest to tea at the White House.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 08, 1868
Birth place	Newberry South Carolina
Date of death	January 19, 1942
Place of death	Columbia South Carolina
Resting place	Newberry South Carolina
Education	Georgetown University

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Politician

governor	Duncan Clinch Heyward Martin Frederick Ansel
office	Member of the South Carolina Senate from Newberry County President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Newberry County
party	Democratic Party (United States)
successor	James F. Byrnes Charles Aurelius Smith