In our second episode on the life of Senator Strom Thurmond we center on his impact personally on his constituents and his career as a United States Senator, as SC ETV referred to it, as his time "At the Seat of Power".
In this episode you will hear stories of the Senator's remarkable life and career and how he constantly worked to help the average everyday South Carolinian who counted on and trusted him. You will hear from Congressman Joe Wilson, Congressman Gresham Barrett, and State Senator John Courson. You will also hear from an array of national figures who talk about the Senator's work and influence in Washington D.C. itself.
This episode includes my all time favorite story about Senator Thurmond, that I have featured more than once in my book and this podcast. It is a story told by Utah Senator Bob Bennett about a passport for a 19 year old newlywed, Secretary of State George Shultz, and quieting some doubts about the Senator's chances of winning the 1996 Senate race at the age of 94. It is a story that will make you grin from ear to ear.
And it is a story that shows why Strom Thurmond is widely seen as the most effective political figure that has ever sat in congress when it comes to helping others.
** I wish to acknowledge the fine work of WIS TV 10, SC ETV, and CNN for their news broadcasts that we used in putting these three podcasts together, much of which was aired over a three day period when the senator passed away.
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