Ellis Arnall | |
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69th Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 12, 1943 – January 14, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Eugene Talmadge |
Succeeded by | Herman Talmadge |
41st Attorney General of Georgia | |
In office 1939–1943 | |
Governor | Eurith D. Rivers Eugene Talmadge |
Preceded by | M. J. Yeomans |
Succeeded by | T. Grady Head |
Personal details | |
Born | Ellis Gibbs Arnall March 20, 1907 Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1992 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 85)
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Independent (1966)[a] |
Spouse(s) | Mildred Delany Slemons Arnall Ruby Hamilton Arnall |
Alma mater | Mercer University University of the South University of Georgia School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Ellis Gibbs Arnall (March 20, 1907 – December 13, 1992)[1] was an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of Georgia from 1943 to 1947.[2] A liberal Democrat, he helped lead efforts to abolish the poll tax and to reduce Georgia's voting age to 18.[3][4] Following his departure from office, he became a highly successful attorney and businessman.[5]
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