2 Quotes & Sayings By Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox, the former governor of Georgia, was born in 1907 in Mississippi. He graduated from high school in 1924. In 1929, he entered the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in agricultural economics. After completing his education, he became a farmer and cotton broker
In 1940, Maddox ran for the U.S. House of Representatives, but was defeated by a large margin. In 1948 he ran successfully for governor of Georgia and served until 1952 when he declined to seek reelection.