119. WHO AM I?

I was often compared to Tom Watson in terms of political style.

I was elected governor of Georgia in 1942.

I was a former speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives and later served as governor of Georgia from 1937-1941.

Georgia colleges lost their accreditation during my term as governor.

I succeeded Lamartine Hardman as governor.

During my second term in office, I obtained federal funds to build public housing in Georgia.

I was the first Georgia governor to serve a four-year term.

I was elected for three terms as governor.

I established the University System of the Board of Regents during my term as governor.