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Jim Folsom

42nd governor of the U.S. state of Alabama (1908-1987) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

James Elisha "Big Jim" Folsom Sr. was an American politician who served as the 42nd governor of Alabama, having served from 1947 to 1951, and again from 1955 to 1959. He was the first governor of Alabama born in the 20th century.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1987 · aged 79