Clifford Mitchell Walker (jun 30, 1923 – jun 25, 1927)

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Clifford Mitchell Walker served as the Governor of Georgia from 1923 to 1927. During his tenure, he focused on economic development and infrastructure improvements, particularly advocating for road construction and better transportation systems. Walker was also known for his controversial stance on racial issues, as he supported the re-establishment of the state's segregation laws and was a proponent of the Ku Klux Klan's influence during his time in office. His administration faced criticism for its handling of racial tensions and its alignment with white supremacist policies, which marred his legacy.

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https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/clifford-walker-1877-1954/
Lindsey, Treva B., and Jessica Marie Johnson. “Searching for Climax: Black Erotic Lives in Slavery and Freedom.” Meridians 12, no. 2 (2014): 169–95. https://doi.org/10.2979/meridians.12.2.169.
https://thegagenweb.com/gawalton/GOVERNORWALKER.htm

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