James K. Vardaman Politician

James Kimble Vardaman (July 26, 1861 – June 25, 1930) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 1904 to 1908 and in the U.S. Senate from 1913 to 1919. Vardaman, known as "The Great White Chief", advocated white supremacy. He said "if it is necessary every Negro in the state will be lynched; it will be done to maintain white supremacy."

Personal facts

James K. Vardaman
Birth dateJuly 26, 1861
Birth place
Jackson County Texas
Religion
Methodism
Date of deathJune 25, 1930
Place of death
Birmingham Alabama

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Office holder

military operations
Spanish–American War
military branch
United States Army
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

James K. Vardaman on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.hhtc.org/vw