A New Governor and a New Deal

A New Governor and a New Deal

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Richard B. Russell Jr.

Russell's Time as Governor

"I am deeply grateful for the confidence of my fellow citizens in me imposed the duties devolve upon me are approached with a heart that is humble."

Editor’s Note: After his time in Georgia’s House of Representatives, that began when he was twenty-three, Richard ran for Governor. He would win the election and be sworn into office by his father in June of 1931. During his time in office he became defined as a progressive governor where a good portion of his policies focused on agriculture in Georgia and other long-term investments, such as education and infrastructure.

With education, one of Russell’s major accomplishments was assigning strong appointments to the Board of Regents. These appointments, he hoped, would help create a better university system for the state of Georgia. These efforts were all a part of Russell’s attempt at reorganizing the state government, which most people had agreed needed to be done.

1931

Fite, Gilbert C. Richard b. Russell, Jr, Senator from Georgia. Chapel Hill, N.C.: Univ Of North Carolina, 2002. pg: 48.

RBR, Jr., to Hugh Peterson, September 20, 1926, Peterson Papers.