Ellis Arnall
Ellis Gibbs Arnall (March 20, 1907 – December 13, 1992) was an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of Georgia from 1943 to 1947. A liberal Democrat, he helped lead efforts to abolish the poll tax and to reduce Georgia's voting age to 18. Following his departure from office, he became a highly successful attorney and businessman.
Ellis Arnall | |
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| 69th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office January 12, 1943 – January 14, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene Talmadge |
| Succeeded by | Herman Talmadge |
| Attorney General of Georgia | |
| In office 1939–1943 | |
| Governor | Eurith D. Rivers Eugene Talmadge |
| Preceded by | M. J. Yeomans |
| Succeeded by | T. Grady Head |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ellis Gibbs Arnall March 20, 1907 Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1992 (aged 85) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1966) |
| Spouse(s) | Mildred Delany Slemons Arnall Ruby Hamilton Arnall |
| Alma mater | Mercer University University of the South University of Georgia School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
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