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Strom Thurmond

(1902–2003) Politician United States

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Strom Thurmond was a politician from the United States, best known for Post Cold War Challenges To U.s. Military.

Quick Facts About Strom Thurmond

Born
December 5, 1902
Died
June 26, 2003
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Post Cold War Challenges To U.s. Military
Spouse
Nancy Moore

About Strom Thurmond

James Strom Thurmond Sr. was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from late 1954 to early 2003, with a seven-month break in 1956. Before his 47 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951. Thurmond was officially a member of the Democratic Party in the Senate until 1964, when he joined the Republican Party. He had earlier run for president in 1948 as the Dixiecrat candidate in opposition to Democratic president Harry S. Truman, receiving over a million votes and winning four states.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom Purple Heart Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Legionnaire of Legion of Merit Dank Medal Order of the Crown European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
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Presidential Citizens Medal World War II Victory Medal Croix de guerre 1939–1945

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