Strom Thurmond was born on December 5, 1902 in Edgefield, SC. Senator from South Carolina who served the state for forty-eight of his 100 years. At the time of his retirement he was the oldest-serving and longest-serving senator in U.S. history.
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About
Senator from South Carolina who served the state for forty-eight of his 100 years. At the time of his retirement he was the oldest-serving and longest-serving senator in U.S. history.
Before Fame
He worked as a Teacher, farmer, coach and attorney.
Trivia
He filibustered for over twenty-four hours in opposition of the Civil Rights act of 1957.
Family Life
His daughter, Essie Mae Washington-Williams, was born due to his affair with his black housekeeper, Cassie Butler, when she was on 16.
Associated With
He became a candidate for President in 1948 when President Harry S. Truman desegregated the U.S. Army.
