Quotes by Strom Thurmond

About Strom Thurmond:

James Strom Thurmond was an American politician who served for 48 years as a United States Senator from South Carolina. He ran for president in 1948 as the States Rights Democratic Party candidate, receiving 2.4% of the popular vote and 39 electoral votes. Thurmond represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 1954 until 2003, at first as a Democrat and, after 1964, as a Republican.
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I don't think it's a question of age as much as it's a question of what kind of shape you're in.

Strom Thurmond

The white people of the South are the greatest minority in this nation. They deserve consideration and understanding instead of the persecution of twisted propaganda.

Strom Thurmond

I am not prejudiced against the Negro. When I was governor, I did more to help the Negroes in our State than any previous Governor, and I think you can find Negro leaders in the State who will attest to this fact.

Strom Thurmond

Segregation in the South is honest, open and aboveboard. Of the two systems, or styles of segregation, the Northern and the Southern, there is no doubt whatever in my mind which is the better.

Strom Thurmond

It is a matter of common knowledge that the government of South Carolina is under domination of a small ring of cunning, conniving men.

Strom Thurmond

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

I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great nation.

Strom Thurmond

She walks well, she looks good. Let's see how she kisses.

Strom Thurmond

Author Bio

  • NameStrom Thurmond
  • DescriptionGovernor of South Carolina, United States Senator
  • AliasesJames Strom Thurmond
  • BornDecember 5, 1902
  • DiedJune 26, 2003
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Teacher; Judge; Lawyer
  • AwardsBronze Star Medal; Legionnaire Of Legion Of Merit; Purple Heart; Presidential Citizens Medal