INDEX TO ESTATES - PROBATE COURT - Lexington Countg, S. C. 33 r. O~M asa&sjs K^SSIIS . She was crossing the street and was hit by a drunk driver, Mrs. Thurmond said. On the side of James Strom Thurmond, Sen. , born 5 December 1902 - Edgefield Co., SC, deceased 26 June 2003 - Edgefield Co., SC aged 100 years old. Facing Hurdles on Trade Pact", "Bill to Permit Federal Prosecution of Career Criminals Passes Senate", "Remarks at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Greenville, South Carolina", "Campaign Notes; Thurmond Will Seek6th Full Term in Senate", "Strom Thurmond wins nomination as five states hold primaries", "Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for Senator Strom Thurmond in Columbia, South Carolina", "President Reagan praised Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., Tuesday as", "Strom Thurmond wins nomination to sixth Senate term", "Senate GOP Leaders Attempting to Limit Debate on Manion", "Nomination of Robert H. 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"[165] [250], In November 1987, Thurmond introduced legislation that if enacted would require "alcoholic beverages to carry health warning labels similar to those on cigarettes", saying the legislation would be effective if it prevented anyone from drinking while being in a compromising position of health. She was 87. [3] The final reel of microfilm is of three clippings scrapbooks created for the three youngest Thurmond children: James Strom Thurmond, Jr., Juliana Gertrude Thurmond, and Paul Reynolds Thurmond. [287] On the morning of October 2, 2001, Thurmond was admitted to Walter Reed after fainting at his Senate desk. I never did like the idea of his being a segregationist, but that was his life, and there wasnt anything I could do about that, she said. The final reel of microfilm is of three clippings scrapbooks created for the three youngest Thurmond children: James Strom Thurmond, Jr., Juliana Gertrude Thurmond, and Paul Reynolds Thurmond. [139] In October, after President Nixon ordered the firing of independent special prosecutor Archibald Cox, Democrat Birch Bayh charged Thurmond with "browbeating" Cox during Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the firing. Thurmond was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a similar group for men. New York, NY: Basic Books. I once heard an Ohio congressman say he and his wife, Hazel, had been happily married for 26 years. [262] Thurmond charged the Democratic proposal with aiding criminals and furthering the loss of rights on the part of victims. The material in the Strom Thurmond Collection Gubernatorial Series includes correspondence (both official and personal), campaign material, speeches and other items documenting Strom Thurmond's term as Governor of South Carolina from 1946-1951. . [270] In late 1995, Thurmond joined a bipartisan coalition of politicians in supporting a petition intending "to loosen the rules governing the prescription drug methlyphenidate".[271]. [38] On May 1, Thurmond's Senate campaign headquarters opened in Columbia, South Carolina with Ernest Craig serving as campaign leader and George McNabb in charge of public relations, both were on leave from their state positions in the governor's office. [148] Though Thurmond backed Reagan's candidacy, he, along with North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms, led efforts to oust Schweiker from the ticket. [3] The alleged incident prompted a statement from Thurmond's office, saying that he had not engaged in any inappropriate behavior, and that he was showing gentlemanly courtesy by assisting Murray into the elevator. [91] Thurmond questioned Marshall for an hour "on fine points of constitutional law and history",[92] and accused Marshall of having evaded questions on his legal principles during committee hearings. Charter", "Javits and Kennedy Clash in Vote On Judge Tied to AllWhite Club", "Federal Magistrate Act of 1979 Statement on Signing S. 237 Into Law", "S.C. Ex-Gov. In his 1996 re-election campaign, Thurmond received primary opposition from Harold G. Worley and Charlie Thompson, and the question of age appeared again, given that he was 93 years old at the time. It could have been me but for the grace of God.. ", "Thurmond most popular statewide figure in South Carolina", "Appendix 11: Research Reports on Building Names: Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center", "Sharpton Learns His Forebears Were Thurmonds' Slaves", "Spirit of Strom Thurmond' honors senator's 100 years", "Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Citizens Medal", "Strom Thurmond and the Politics of Southern Change", "Bush presents Thurmond with Medal of Freedom", Presentation by Jack Bass and Marilyn W. Thompson on, Strom Thurmond Collection at Clemson University, U.S. Senate historical page on Strom Thurmond, National Governors Association biography of Strom Thurmond, Oral History Interview with Strom Thurmond, Complete transcript and audio and video of Sen. Joe Biden's Eulogy for Strom Thurmond, Strom Thurmond's family confirms paternity claim, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, U.S. See the palmetto growing out of that fallen oak? When his hand brushed across Carries hand, he held it there for a moment, and Essie Mae watched as her parents gazed into each others eyes. Clemson Strom Thurmond Institute.jpg 1,024 681; 415 KB Gfoto03.jpg 432 319; 24 KB Howard R. Stagner Acting Asst. 1972), Juliana Gertrude Thurmond (b. But Essie Mae had no knowledge about her fathers identity until three years later, in 1941, when she traveled to Edgefield to attend a family funeral. Submitted on July 23 . In July 1973, Thurmond was one of ten Republican senators in a group headed by Carl T. Curtis invited to the White House to reaffirm their support for President Nixon in light of recent scandals and criticism of the president within his own party. Thurmond's oldest child born when he was a 22-year-old man and her mother, Carrie Butler, a 16-year-old black maid in his father's house - had kept the senator's secret, an open one . [152] Sorensen withdrew from consideration days later, before a vote could be had. [96], In 1968, Chief Justice Earl Warren decided to retire, and Johnson subsequently nominated Abe Fortas to succeed him. Alcoholism knows no class or economic distinction, she said. [134] Nevertheless, days later, President Nixon ordered an end to the embargo.[135][136]. Born 1946 Spouses. Despite this, Thurmond never explicitly renounced his earlier views on racial segregation. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.. amerikai politikus, szentor (Dl-Karolina, 1953 - 2003, rvid megszaktssal 1956-ban).A Demokrata Prt, ksbb a Republiknus Prt tagja.. Plyafutsa. Six months after Thurmond's death in 2003, Essie Mae Washington-Williams (19252013) publicly revealed she was his daughter. That Latin phrase thereQuis Separabitdo you know what that means?. [304][305] Juliana Whitmer (born 1974),[306] and Paul Reynolds Thurmond (born 1976), a South Carolina State Senator. [81], In 1965, L. Mendel Rivers became chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, commentator Wayne King crediting Thurmond's involvement with Rivers as giving Rivers' district "an even dozen military installations that are said to account for onethird to onehalf of the jobs in the area. James Strom Thurmond was born on December 5, 1902, in Edgefield, South Carolina, the son of John William Thurmond (May 1, 1862 - June 17, 1934) and Eleanor Gertrude Strom (July 18, 1870 - January 10, 1958).He attended Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina (now Clemson University), where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Mary Washington and her husband raised the girl as their daughter. In March 1979, after the Carter administration made an appeal to Congress for new powers to aid with the enforcement of federal laws as it pertains to housing discrimination, Thurmond refused to back the administration as he charged it with "injecting itself in every facet of people's lives" and said housing disputes should be settled in court. [205] President Reagan stated his support for tightening control of textile imports,[206] and the following year, vetoed H.R. "[208] In late 1981, Thurmond presided over the hearings of Sandra Day O'Connor, who President Reagan had nominated for associate justice. "[318] Former Slate senior writer Timothy Noah wrote that Thurmond's most significant political contribution was his backing of segregation and myths had been construed on the part of his contemporaries to explain his continued wielding of national influence. Some remarks made by Mississippi Senator Trent Lott during the event were considered racially insensitive: "When Strom Thurmond ran for president, Mississippi voted for him. [48][pageneeded] Despite his efforts, the Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 on August 29. [173] In July 1979, after the Carter administration unveiled a proposed governing charter for the FBI, Thurmond stated his support for its enactment, his backing being seen by The New York Times as an indication that the governing charter would face little conservative opposition. Brown to replace Maybank without conducting a primary election. On September 13, 1947, Thurmond proposed marriage by calling Crouch to his office to take a dictated letter. [41] Thurmond co-wrote the first version of the Southern Manifesto, stating disagreement with the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, that desegregated public schools. Strom Thurmond. [328] The Oklahoman wrote that he would anger Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson because he could not be controlled and the key to Thurmond's longevity was his prioritizing of his constituents' concerns being addressed. J. Strom Thurmond; Dclarations. Find out where Essie Mae Washington-Williams was born, their birthday and details about their professions, education, religion, family and other life details and facts. 928/000023859. One thing led to another, as Butler later put it, and on October 12, 1925, she gave birth to Thurmonds first child, a girl she named Essie Mae. [110] In 1969, Thurmond opined that The New York Times "had a conflict of interest in its attacks on Otto F. Otepka's appointment to the Subversive Activities Control Board. 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South Carolinas spiteful white supremacist senator had a soft spot for his secret black daughter, https://www.historynet.com/strom-thurmond-meets-his-daughter/, Jerrie Mock: Record-Breaking American Female Pilot. Of course, Hazel was back home in Ohio for 24 of those years.. James Strom Thurmond Sr. (December 5, 1902 - June 26, 2003) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1954 to 2003. Senate. To avoid scandal, Carrie sent Essie to live with her sister, Mary Washington, in Pennsylvania. Had five children: Essie Mae Washington-Williams (1925-2013), Nancy Moore Thurmond (1971-1993), James Strom Thurmond Jr. (b. Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer is the daughter of Strom Turmond. Once logged in, you can add biography in the database Thurmond stated that the rhetoric delivered by Secretary of State Henry Kissinger suggested that the "Canal Zone is already Panamanian territory and the only question involved is the transfer of jurisdiction. Thurmond was a member of the Democratic Party until 1964, when he joined the Republican Party for the remainder of his . The Foundation was established in 1974 by Thurmond with honoraria received from speeches and donations from friends and family. Add a New Bio. [64] In spite of Thurmond voting against him, the nomination was approved. [113] In the latter part of the year, President Nixon nominated Clement Haynsworth for associate justice. My name is Nancy, and Im an alcoholic, she told a sold-out crowd at the Ritz-Carlton. Failure to implement the Thurmond amendment was seen as "a preliminary test of Senate support for extending President Bush's ban on foreign-made assault weapons to domestic makes" and a loss for the National Rifle Association which had previously protested banning domestic assault rifles. The nomination was one of the few votes in which Thurmond and Ted Kennedy joined forces in confirming. Thurmond put her though college and helped to support her family for decades, handing her envelopes containing $100 billsmore than $100,000 over half a century. Get up and get dressed, she said. [249] President Reagan signed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 on October 27, 1986, noting Thurmond as one of the "real champions in the battle to get this legislation through Congress". nainte s devin senator pentru urmtorii 48 de ani, a ocupat funcia de guvernator al Carolinei de Sud . Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians. [251] The following year, Thurmond sponsored legislation designed to impose "five rotating warning labels on alcoholic beverages cautioning pregnant women not to drink, warning that alcohol is addictive and can increase the risks of hypertension, liver disease and cancer, that it impairs a person's ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and that alcohol consumption can be hazardous in combination with some drugs. Hur ska jag sga Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer i Engelska? Director Northeast Regional NPS to Senator Strom Thurmond US Senate July 28, 1964 (629a942b-09b6-48c2-89b2-5fbe529a280c).jpg 2,118 2,733; 243 KB For the South Carolina state senate member (his son), see, 1950 U.S. Senate campaign in South Carolina, Standard accounts of the speech render "Nigra" as ", It has only been repeated once, in 2010, by, In contrast to so-called "silent" filibusters, see, [news.google.com/newspapers?nid=SFOYbPikdlgC&dat=19490601&printsec=frontpage&hl=en State Accepts Camp Croft In Park System (June 1, 1949)]. [93] Marshall was still confirmed by the Senate at the end of that month. After Tower's nomination was rejected by the Senate, Thurmond asked, "What does it say when the leader of the free world can't get a Cabinet member confirmed? You must think of yourself as a South Carolinian. Nancy Janice Moore. She did not meet Thurmond until 1941, when she was 16. Thurmond proposed that his fellow senators accept portions of the bill that the Senate had already passed including provisions expanding the number of federal crimes for which the death penalty could apply from 23 to 30 and restrictions on the number of appeals a condemned inmate may file in Federal courts, and the ban on the sale and manufacture of nine types of semiautomatic weapons. "[255], In July 1989, when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill by Democrat Dennis DeConcini that imposed a ban of three years on sales of several domestic assault rifles, it rejected an amendment by Thurmond that would have substituted the DeConcini bill with the Bush administration's anti-crime package, which did not include a ban on rifles produced in the United States. [140] In May 1974, Thurmond, along with William L. Scott and James B. Allen agreed with Senator Carl T. Curtis on the equation of resignation with mob rule and the group declined defending Nixon's conduct. Maybe her father worked as a butler for a rich white family, Essie Mae thought. [60] In September 1962, Thurmond called for an invasion of Cuba. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! [55] This did not happen, and an aide for Senator Joseph S. Clark Jr. said there was never an intention to pursue recourse against Thurmond, though in his opinion Thurmond should no longer be a member of the party. He saw them to the door and shook their handsthe strongest, bone-crushing handshake I had ever experienced, Essie Mae wrote. James Strom Thurmond; . with Carrie Butler, born in 1909 - Edgefield Co., SC, deceased in 1948 aged 39 years old, Maid. Essie Mae Washington-Williams Paul Thurmond James Strom Thurmond Jr. Nancy Moore Thurmond Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer [#] Profesio COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--Strom Thurmond left most of his estate, estimated at $200,000, to family, former aides and favorite institutions. In 2011, Public Policy Polling found Thurmond to be the most popular politician in South Carolina, with higher favorability ratings than current lawmakers Lindsey Graham, Nikki Haley, Jim Demint, and Mark Sanford. "[285], In August 1999, Thurmond underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate. "[337] In a 2001 interview, colleague Fritz Hollings said that Thurmond was no longer "mentally keen" nor did he "have a home, and someone has said the best nursing home is the U.S. [88] In March, Thurmond won unanimous approval to have Clark's remarks removed from the record following an argument the senators had after Clark mentioned that Charleston, South Carolina would be included in the Pentagon's list of twenty-five American cities that would get priority in their antimissile protection and attributed this to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rivers' influence. This is South Carolina., Five years later, in 1947, Thurmond became governor of South Carolina and married a young white beauty queen. A thousand is not enough.. Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act and the Transformation of American Democracy (Kindle ed.). NNDB people ID. Essie Mae Washington-Williams (ne Butler; October 12, 1925 - February 4, 2013) was an American teacher and author.She is best known as the eldest child of Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina (1947-1951) and longtime United States senator, known for his pro-segregation politics. During the signing ceremony for the Civil Rights Act, President Johnson nominated LeRoy Collins as the first Director of the Community Relations Service. She was born on October 12, 1925, to Carrie "Tunch" Butler (1909 or 1910 1948), who had worked for Thurmond's parents and was 15 or 16 years old when she gave birth. Mrs. Thurmond knows this statistic firsthand. [260] In the general election, Thurmond defeated retired intelligence officer Bob Cunningham, who had been his Republican primary opponent in 1984. After lying in state in the rotunda of the South Carolina State House in Columbia, his body was carried on a caisson to the First Baptist Church for services, at which then-Senator Joe Biden of Delaware delivered a eulogy,[315] and later to the family burial plot in Willowbrook Cemetery in Edgefield, where he was interred. Thurmond appointed Thomas Moss, an African American, to his Senate staff in 1971. "[157] In late August 1977, The New York Times wrote "President Carter can be grateful that the opposition to his compromise Panama treaty is now being led by Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina and Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina. La pareja tuvo cuatro hijos: Nancy Moore Thurmond (nacida cuando su padre tena 69 aos y asesinada en 1991 por un conductor ebrio), James Strom Thurmond Jr., Juliana Gertrude Thurmond Whitmer y Paul Reynolds Thurmond. 1961. Daughter: Nancy Moore Thurmond (b. In March, Thurmond voted for an amendment to the campaign finance reform bill of John McCain and Russ Feingold. It was her first trip to South Carolina, her first exposure to segregated trains and whites only drinking fountains. The appearance prompted the cancellation of another public appearance in Fort Jackson, as Thurmond favored marking his proposal with his presence, and his request for a $75,000 committee study was slated for consideration. [200] He indicated his backing would only be in favor of passing measures to restrict criminals accessing guns[201] and his announcement was seen as possibly indicating a change in the debate of regulations relating to firearms in the U.S.[202] Thurmond also announced plans to hold hearings on the seven-point proposal intended to address the questions surrounding the Reagan assassination attempt. Isnt she a lovely girl? All Rights Reserved. 1971, d. 14-Apr-1993 traffic accident) Son: James Strom Thurmond, Jr. (b. Linder, Douglas. [264] In 1992, the Senate voted on an anti-crime bill, Thurmond predicting that it would not pass due to what he considered its lack of strength: "This weak bill expands the rights of criminals. [49] During his filibuster, Thurmond relied on the book The Case for the South, written by W. D. Workman Jr. Thurmond had known the author for fifteen years as Workman had covered both Thurmond's tenure as South Carolina governor and his presidential campaign, in addition to having served in the military unit Thurmond had organized in Columbia, and having turned down an offer by Thurmond to serve as his Washington office press secretary. Nothing, Carrie responded. 2. In his courting of black voters, Thurmond was noted to have not undergone "any ideological transformation" but instead devoted himself to making personal contact with members of the minority group. [340] [44] He won the primary as well as the general election unopposed. Congressional Directory for the 106th Congress (1999-2000), October 2000. [52] In the 1960 United States presidential election, Thurmond refused to back the Democratic nominee, his senate colleague John F. Kennedy, due to the latter's support for civil rights. [291], After Washington-Williams came forward, the Thurmond family attorney acknowledged her parentage. Judge. "[165] By May 1978, Thurmond held a 30-point lead over Ravenel among double digits of undecided voters. A Warner Bros. Thurmond also predicted that Nixon would carry Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Tennessee. Birth Place: South Carolina, USA Country: United States. The South Carolina Democratic Party faced difficulty recruiting a candidate which they believed had a chance of defeating Thurmond. "[156] In the late 1970s, Thurmond advocated for forging a new relationship with Panama but against the U.S. giving up sovereignty to the Canal Zone. Toward the end of Thurmond's Senate career, critics suggested his mental abilities had declined. Ira Shapiro of The Gazette cited Thurmond by the end of his tenure as "a joke and an embarrassment; virtually unable to speak or hear, he had to be carried into committee meetings. [220], In December 1984, as the United States and Israel moved to negotiate a free-trade pact where tariffs between the two countries would eventually be wiped out following the Reagan administration receiving congressional approval to negotiate such an agreement, Thurmond wrote a letter to United States trade representative Bill Brock calling on Brock to "reformulate" the negotiating position of the US as the senator had been informed by his aides that the American position in the negotiation was "more generous" than the one specified to Congress. [297], Washington-Williams died on February 4, 2013, in Columbia, South Carolina, at age 87.[298]. [73] During the campaign, Thurmond told reporters that he believed Barry Goldwater could carry South Carolina and other southern states. "[80] With the Voting Rights Act passing into law by a slightly larger margin than the Civil Rights Act, Thurmond's opposition to civil rights had proven as effective as a Republican as they had been as a Democrat. [293] Many close friends, staff members, and South Carolina residents had long suspected that Washington-Williams was Thurmond's daughter,[294] as they had noted his interest in her. [142] Nixon resigned on August 9 in light of near-certain impeachment. James Strom Thurmond Sr. byl americk generl, advokt, soudce a politik, kter byl 48 let sentorem Spojench stt za stt Jin Karolna. I remember going to Senate wives meetings and some of these women who were so, so frail from alcohol and prescription-drug abuse, and I felt sorry for them. appreciated. Paul Thurmond, 47. [181] After Connally lost the South Carolina primary to Reagan, he thanked Thurmond and his wife for doing more to support his campaign in the state than anyone else. [97] On the third day of hearings, Thurmond questioned Fortas over Mallory v. United States (1957), a case taking place before Fortas's tenure, but for which he was nonetheless held responsible by Thurmond. James Strom Thurmond was born on December 5, 1902, in Edgefield, South Carolina, the son of John William Thurmond (May 1, 1862 - June 17, 1934) and Eleanor Gertrude Strom (July 18, 1870 - January 10, 1958). And you know what? She has my sister Gertrudes cheekbones, he told Carrie. The young woman had been granted a degree of access to Thurmond more typical of a family member than to a member of the public. Birth. She was 15. As of 2022, 1960 remains the last time a Democrat won South Carolina's Class 2 Senate seat. [246] Thurmond dropped the death penalty amendment when Democrats agreed to proceed with the confirmation of Republican judges. Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Joe Biden refuted Thurmond's argument by mentioning that Senate critics of Lucas were civil rights supporters who had a problem with his lack of qualifications. 5 1902, , . Find the perfect Al Strom stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jean Crouch (m. 1947-1960), Nancy Janice Moore (m. 1968-2003) father: John William Thurmond. "[259] Thurmond, then age 87, billed himself as having the health of a man in his fifties. "[307] She returned to South Carolina, where her children were living. Itll help you with a lot of things.. Senate. [61] In February 1963, Thurmond stated that "the brush curtain around Cuba is a formidable Soviet strategic military base" and estimated between 30,000 and 40,000 Cuban troops were under the leadership of a Soviet general. He met with Essie Mae frequently, usually in his office, and they occasionally argued about race and politics. 0 references. Informationen kan vre hentet fra Wikidata. [233], Thurmond's support of Reagan's judicial nominees continued into the president's second term. I hope you have some nice beach front property because in 30 . Constitution. On December 5, 1996, Thurmond became the oldest serving member of the U.S. Senate, and on May 25, 1997, the longest-serving member (41 years and 10 months), casting his 15,000th vote in September 1998. His supporters argued that, while he lacked physical stamina due to his age, mentally he remained aware and attentive, and maintained a very active work schedule, showing up for every floor vote. Prior to his 48 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951. James Strom Thurmond ( 5. december 1902 - 26. juni 2003) var en amerikansk politiker, som reprsenterede South Carolina i det amerikanske senat fra 1954 til april 1956 og november 1956 til 1964 som demokrat og fra 1964 til 2003 som republikaner. =.-= ^ - i-1 r (' \\. 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