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Lester Maddox

Lester Maddox was an American politician known for his controversial career in Georgia politics. He served as the Mayor of Atlanta from 1952 to 1962 and as the Governor of Georgia from 1967 to 1971. Maddox was a segregationist who opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and was known for his confrontational style. more

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