West, John Carl

West, John Carl

August 27, 1922–March 21, 2004

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State Democratic Party Convention--outtakes

The 1974 State Democratic Party Convention at Columbia’s Township Auditorium. Candidates’ supporters outside the Auditorium, including Alex Sanders’ Ragtime Band. Inside the Auditorium, South Carolina Governor John West speaks. He says the state cannot afford a Republican Governor. Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota) speaks to the differences between the two political parties. Appearances by congressional candidate Matthew J. Perry and Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings. Don Fowler gives an interview, and observes that the “Watergate” scandal is a consideration in this election cycle. Convention activities. Shots of Alex Sanders.

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  • Title West, John Carl
  • Coverage August 27, 1922–March 21, 2004
  • Author
  • Keywords Governor, diplomat, U.S. Strategic Bomb Survey, election in 1948 to the State Highway Commission, major accomplishments were passage of mandatory automobile insurance for all drivers and the creation of the Coastal Zone Planning and Management Council, the Housing Authority, the Health Policy and Planning Council, the Social Development Council, and the Commission on Human Relations, accepted an appointment as ambassador to Saudi Arabia,
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
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  • Access Date October 14, 2024
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update August 26, 2022
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