Inauguration of Gov. McNair

04/22/1965

Josephine McNair holds the Bible while her husband Robert E. McNair takes the oath of office before Chief Justice Claude A. Taylor. McNair, who held the office of Lieutenant Governor under Gov. Donald Russell, rose to the office of Governor upon Russell's resignation. McNair then appointed Russell to fill the United States Senate seat held by Olin D. Johnston, who recently died in office. The mace of the House of Representatives and the sword of the Senate are both hanging from the podium.

Josephine McNair holds the Bible while her husband Robert E. McNair takes the oath of office before Chief Justice Claude A. Taylor. McNair, who held the office of Lieutenant Governor under Gov. Donald Russell, rose to the office of Governor upon Russell's resignation. McNair then appointed Russell to fill the United States Senate seat held by Olin D. Johnston, who recently died in office. The mace of the House of Representatives and the sword of the Senate are both hanging from the podium.

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  • Title Inauguration of Gov. McNair
  • Coverage 04/22/1965
  • Creator Cosgrove, Alan
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
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  • Access Date April 30, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update April 28, 2025

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