During his administrations, the auditing and revenue departments were created, as well as the State Forestry Commission. Walker entered private law practice in 1928 and founded the Woodrow Wilson College of Law in 1933. From 1937-1952, Walker served as counsel for the Georgia Department of Labor. He died November 9, 1954. Georgia's new state capitol was formally dedicated, with the Capitol Commission presenting the new domed building to Governor John B. Gordon.
Commissioners have another present.
The new capitol was so large that there is room for all three branches of state government, with empty rooms left over. Georgian Ty Cobb went 0 for 4 at the plate ending a 40-game hitting streak. A new 49-star U.S. flag was raised across Georgia to mark Alaska's joining the Union. A new 50-star U.S. flag flew today reflecting Congress's granting of statehood to Hawaii. Across the state, Georgians celebrated the bicentennial of the United States with parades, festivals, and a variety of commemorations.