- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Richard B. Russell Jr.
- Publisher:
- Richard B. Russell, Jr. Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia, Athens
- Date of Original:
- 1918/1920
- Subject:
- Governors--Georgia
Legislators--Georgia
Men--Georgia
Legislators--United States
Sailors--Georgia
United States. Navy--Uniforms
Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971 - People:
- Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- black-and-white photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- In 1918, following his graduation from the University of Georgia law school, Richard B. Russell Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Forces. Russell began practicing law the following year, and in 1920 began his political career as a state representative.
Photograph of Richard B. Russell Jr. in his Navy uniform. In 1918, following his graduation from the University of Georgia law school, Richard B. Russell Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Forces. Russell served in public office for fifty years as a Georgia state legislator, governor of Georgia, and U.S. senator. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/richard-b-russell-jr-1897-1971/m-6808/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia, Athens
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries - Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/richard-b-russell-jr-1897-1971
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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