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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    Naggers always know what they are doing. They weigh up the risks, then they go on and on and on until they get what they want or until they get punched.
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