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Spessard Holland

Former Senator and Governor of Florida (1892-1971) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

Spessard Lindsey Holland was an American lawyer and politician. A Southern Democrat, he served as the 28th governor of Florida from 1941 to 1945, and as a U.S. senator for Florida from 1946 to 1971. He was the first person born in Florida to serve as governor and U.S. senator for the state.

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1962

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While serving as a U.S. senator he would notably introduce the 24th Amendment.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1971 · aged 79