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Bill Lee discusses growing up in Clayton County and being drafted into the Navy after graduation. He describes how he became interested in politics while serving as a page for the General Assembly. Lee discusses his decision to run for legislature as a 19-year old and his election in 1956. He recalls the experience of being a freshman in state legislature and disagreements betwen Governor Griffin and Lieutenant Governor Vandiver. Lee discusses the legislative appointment of Governor Maddox, the move for legislative independence from the governor, and his friendship with Tom Murphy. Lee elaborates on Tom Murphy's time in legislature. He mentions Murphy's disagreements with Zell Miller. Lee recalls working on the Industrial Relations Committee, the Parks and Recreation Committee, and the House Rules Committee. He describes the purpose of the Rules Committee. Lee comments on desegregation, the Sibley Commission, and the county unit system. He also discusses the prevalence of caucuses in legislature. Lee reflects on his 42 year record in the legislature and on how the path to Governorship passes through the legislature. He also comments on party politics in Georgia, reapportionment, and drafting the state budget. Lee recalls the green door budgetary drafting committee, Zell Miller's flag controversey, and the Julian Bond controversy. Lee discusses his constitutents' reactions to integration and his work with bringing Clayton State University to his county.Finding aid available in repository.William J. "Bill" Lee was born in Forest Park, Georgia, on December 15, 1925. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to...
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Short, Bob, 1932
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