Spessard Holland
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Spessard Lindsey Holland (July 10, 1892 – November 6, 1971) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 28th Governor of Florida from 1941 to 1945, and later as a US senator for Florida from 1946 to 1971.[2] He was the first person born in Florida to serve as Governor and US Senator for the state. While serving as a US Senator he would notably introduce the 24th Amendment.[3]
Spessard Holland | |
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United States Senator from Florida | |
In office September 25, 1946 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Charles O. Andrews |
Succeeded by | Lawton Chiles |
28th Governor of Florida | |
In office January 7, 1941 – January 2, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Fred P. Cone |
Succeeded by | Millard Caldwell |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 7th district | |
In office 1932–1940 | |
Preceded by | John J. Swearingen[1] |
Succeeded by | Harry E. King |
Judge of the Polk County Court | |
In office 1921–1929 | |
Prosecutor of Polk County, Florida | |
In office 1919–1921 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Spessard Lindsey Holland (1892-07-10)July 10, 1892 Bartow, Florida |
Died | November 6, 1971(1971-11-06) (aged 79) Bartow, Florida |
Resting place | Wildwood Cemetery Bartow, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Agnes Groover Holland |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Emory College University of Florida |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Army Signal Corps Aviation Section |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Coast Artillery Corps 24th Flying Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
During his tenure as governor, he was mainly preoccupied with the preparations for World War II and the actual war itself.[4] With the death of United States Senator Charles O. Andrews he was appointed by Governor Millard F. Caldwell on September 25, 1946, to serve out the rest of his term which was set to expire the following January. However, he was reelected in 1946 and continued to seek reelection during every opportunity available serving as a Senator until he retired in January 1971.[3][5]