1872-1890:
"Bourbon Triumvirate,"
consisting of former Confederate governor Joseph E. Brown and former
Confederate generals John B. Gordon and Alfred H. Colquitt. These three
politicians maintained power within Georgia as governors and/or U.S.
senators from 1872 until 1890, capitalizing on their positions to industrialize
the state, often for their own profit. The triumvirate's efforts were bolstered
by Henry W. Grady. (jan 21, 1872 – jan 1, 1890)