Georgia's "3 Governors" controversy (1 janv. 1946 – 1 janv. 1947)
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December 21, 1946: Eugene Talmadge, who had recently been elected, but not inaugurated, governor of Georgia dies. January 15, 1947: Herman Talmadge, son of Gene Talmadge and a write-in candidate on the 1946 gubernatorial ballot, claimed the governorship of Georgia. Outgoing governor Ellis Arnell refused to acknowledge Talmadge's claim to the governorship. January 19, 1947: Gov. Ellis Arnell resigns in favor of Lt. Governor M. E. Thompson March 19, 1947: Lt. Governor M. E. Thompson is made governor by the Georgia Supreme CourtAjouté au bande de temps:
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1 janv. 1946
1 janv. 1947
~ 12 months