vfh_enva_battle battle enva vfh yes John Stewart Battle (1890-1972) Sweeney, James R. Governors--Virginia--Biography Segregationists--Virginia--Biography Virginia--Race relations--20th century Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972 Biographical entry on John Stewart Battle, segregationist, member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1930-1934), the Senate of Virginia (1934-1950), and governor of Virginia (1950-1954). In November 1957, Eisenhower appointed Battle to the new U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Battle resigned from the commission in October 1959. Includes images, a brief list of suggested readings, and a timeline. Charlottesville, Va. : Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Virginia Foundation for the Humanities 2011 Articles Black-and-white photographs Portraits Posters Timelines (chronologies) http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Battle_John_Stewart_1890-1972 1890/1972 Virginia 20111004 170700