(1873-04-01)April 1, 1873 Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S.
Died
March 14, 1942(1942-03-14) (aged 68) Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Resting place
Greenwood Cemetery
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Dixie Bibb Graves
Alma mater
University of Alabama, Yale Law School
Profession
Teacher, lawyer
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army
Unit
Alabama National Guard 1st Alabama Cavalry 117th U.S. Field Artillery
Battles/wars
World War I
David Bibb Graves (April 1, 1873 – March 14, 1942) was an American Democratic politician and the 38th governor of Alabama 1927–1931 and 1935–1939, the first Alabama governor to serve two four-year terms. He successfully advanced progressive political programs while allying himself with the Ku Klux Klan, probably serving as head of the Montgomery chapter.
David BibbGraves (April 1, 1873 – March 14, 1942) was an American Democratic politician and the 38th governor of Alabama 1927–1931 and 1935–1939, the...
husband, Governor BibbGraves, when Senator Hugo Black resigned in order to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in August 1937. Graves was succeeded by fellow...
32°32′18″N 86°12′25″W / 32.5384°N 86.2070°W / 32.5384; -86.2070 The BibbGraves Bridge, also known as the Coosa River Bridge, is a "large multi-span...
distinct terms. Four governors have served multiple non-consecutive terms: BibbGraves, Jim Folsom, and Fob James each served two, and George Wallace served...
Arkansas, was a supporter of the Klan in his home state of Arkansas. BibbGraves (D), (1873 – 1942) was the Governor of Alabama. He lost his first campaign...
political force in the state, as leaders such as J. Thomas Heflin, David BibbGraves, and Hugo Black tried to build political power against the Black Belt...
Robert Lewis Hall (formerly BibbGraves Hall) and Shackelford Hall, both of which are still standing on campus today. BibbGraves, who was Alabama's governor...
opportunity to reexamine Patterson's case as well. Alabama Governor BibbGraves instructed every solicitor and judge in the state, "Whether we like the...
Balasky, Bri (September 30, 2020). "Board of Trustees votes to rename BibbGraves and Comer". The Alabamian. Retrieved October 13, 2020. Brands, H.W. (2010)...
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1930, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic incumbent BibbGraves was term-limited and could not seek a second consecutive term. At the...
AllMovie Tallulah Bankhead at Theatricalia Tallulah Bankhead at Find a Grave Tallulah Bankhead: A Passionate Life Tallulah Bankhead Collection at UAH...
21, 2009. Retrieved 2023-12-14. Davis, George L. (1935-01-15). "Col. BibbGraves Again Assumes Alabama's Helm". The Montgomery Advertiser. p. 1. Retrieved...
force in the state, as urban politicians such as J. Thomas Heflin, David BibbGraves, and Hugo Black manipulated the KKK membership against the power of the...
Fame Lurleen B. Wallace Community College page Lurleen Wallace at Find a Grave Wallace Tumor Institute Smith, Anita (1969). The intimate story of Lurleen...
Governor Graves may refer to: BibbGraves (1873–1942), 38th Governor of Alabama Bill Graves (born 1953), 43rd Governor of Kansas Thomas Graves, 1st Baron...
election.[citation needed] Archibald Hill Carmichael, former state senator BibbGraves, candidate for governor in 1922 Charles S. McDowell, lieutenant governor...
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