James F. Byrnes

James Francis Byrnes (; May 2, 1882 – April 9, 1972) was an American judge and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Byrnes once stood for Congress, doing so on a platform aimed at enhancing living standards in South Carolina. Amongst other measures, his platform called for improved conditions for textile mill workers, higher farm prices, and better public education.South Carolina Historical Magazine, Volume 84, Number 2, April 1983, James F. Brynes: The Road to Politics, 1882-1910, by Winfred B. Moore, Jr., P.84 He was also the 104th Governor of South Carolina from 1951 through 1955. From 1945 through 1947, he was the United States Secretary of State during the Harry S. Truman presidency.

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