Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972
- Authoritative Name:
- Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972
- Biography:
- 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.
- Associated Subjects:
- Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972
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