Theodore Gilmore Bilbo (October 13 1877 – August 21 1947) was an American politician. Bilbo a Democrat twice served as governor of Mississippi (1916–20 1928–32) and later was elected a U.S. Senator (1935–47). A master of filibuster and scathing rhetoric a rough-and-tumble fighter in debate he made his name a synonym for white supremacy.
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1916-01-18, 1920-01-18, 1932-01-19, 1947-08-21
active years start date
1912-01-16, 1916-01-18, 1928-01-16, 1935-01-03
alma mater
Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, University of Michigan Law School
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