Strom Thurmond Quotes

A collection of quotes by Strom Thurmond.

Strom Thurmond (1902-2003) was an American politician and attorney. Born in South Carolina, he served as a Democrat in various state elected positions before becoming a United States Senator in 1954. Thurmond is best known for his staunch support of racial segregation and opposition to the civil rights movement. In 1948, he famously ran for president as a Dixiecrat and later switched to the Republican Party. Serving as a senator for a record-breaking 48 years, Thurmond had a significant impact on southern politics and policies.

If I had been elected president in 1948, history would be va

If I had been elected president in 1948, history would be vastly different. I believe we would have stemmed the growth of Big Government, which had begun with the New Deal and culminated with the Great Society.

Strom Thurmond

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