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James K. Vardaman
U.S. Congressperson
1861 – 1930
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Who was James K. Vardaman?
James Kimble Vardaman was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 1904 to 1908 and in the U.S. Senate from 1913 to 1919. Vardaman, known as "The Great White Chief", advocated white supremacy. He said "if it is necessary every Negro in the state will be lynched; it will be done to maintain white supremacy."
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- Born
- Jul 26, 1861
Jackson County - Also known as
- James Vardaman
- Spouses
- Religion
- Methodism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Birmingham
- Died
- Jun 25, 1930
Birmingham
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on July 23, 2013
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