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Thomas LeRoy Collins (March 10, 1909 – March 12, 1991) was an American politician who served as the 33rd governor of Florida from 1955 to 1961. Collins began his governorship after winning a special election in 1954, and was elected to a four-year term in 1956.
Thomas LeRoy Collins. (1909–1991) Thirty-third governor. January 4, 1955 to January 3, 1961. Oil on canvas, Adrian Lamb, copied from the original by Elmer W. Green, 1960. A native of the state capital, Tallahassee, LeRoy Collins studied business and law.
1 de mai. de 2023 · In this context, on March 20, 1960, Governor Thomas LeRoy Collins of Florida roused his state by condemning the South's racist practices and calling for measures that would promote integration. Collins' speech marked the start of his journey as a champion for civil rights after having subscribed to a segregationist stance for many ...
6 de dez. de 2021 · The 33rd Governor of Florida is now a known Civil Rights legend-but his views on segregation changed during his time in public service.
Collins, (Thomas) LeRoy ( b . 10 March 1909 in Tallahassee, Florida; d . 12 March 1991 in Tallahassee, Florida), governor of Florida who is best remembered for his moderate leadership with regard to civil rights and his commitment to good government.
7 de jan. de 2019 · THOMAS LEROY COLLINS, the 33rd Governor of Florida and the first to be elected to two consecutive terms, was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on March 10, 1909. He attended the Eastman School of Business in New York, and earned a law degree from Cumberland University in 1931.
13 de mar. de 1991 · LeRoy Collins, one of Florida's most noted Democratic politicians, was born in Tallahassee March 10, 1909. After serving as a state representative for six years, in 1940 he not only won election to the state senate but also joined the U.S. Navy, where he served the duration of World War II.
