The “Wild Man from Sugar Creek” and “Hummon”: Talmadge Father and Son of Georgia
Eugene “Gene” Talmadge (1884-1946) was the central figure of Georgia state politics in the Great Depression. After a few false starts, his political career on the statewide level kicked off in 1926 when he was elected Commissioner of Agriculture despite the incumbent’s organizational and funding advantages. In his post, he used his power in a highly aut…
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