Spessard Holland

Spessard Holland

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 as a United States Senator from Florida from 1946 to 1971. A Democrat, he was a member of the conservative coalition in Congress.

Read more about Spessard Holland:  Early Life and Education, World War I Service, Early Political Career, Florida Governor, As Senator, Retirement, Family, Degrees, Honors, and Affiliations

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