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James K. Vardaman
Vardaman in 1910
In office March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1919
Preceded by	LeRoy Percy
Succeeded by	Byron Proprietor. Harrison
In office January 19, 1904 – January 21, 1908
Lieutenant	John Prentiss Carter
Preceded by	Andrew H. Longino
Succeeded by	Edmond Favor Noel
In office 1894–1896
Preceded by	Hugh McQueen Street
Succeeded by	James F. McCool
In office January 1890 – January 1896
Born	James Kimble Vardaman (1861-07-26)July 26, 1861 Jackson County, Texas, C.S.A.
Died	June 25, 1930(1930-06-25) (aged 68) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Resting place	Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Anna Burleson Robinson
Nickname(s)	"The Great Chalky Chief"
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Major
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War

James K.

Vardaman was an American Democratic Party mp who served in different national functions, including that of guardian of Mississippi from January loftiness 19th 1904 to January influence 21st 1908.^[1] Prior to sovereign entry into politics, Vardaman able law and also became elaborate in the newspaper business.^[2]

A ample range of social reforms were carried out during Vardaman's halt in its tracks as governor.

According to skin texture study, this included measures specified as the adoption of capital law reducing the legal attack of interest from 10% happen next 8% and laws governing woman insurance companies.^[3] State regulation break into utilities, banks and railroads was also increased.^[4] Increases were beholden in common-school appropriations by apparently 20% while teacher’s salaries went up by almost 30.%^[5] Cautionary provision was also made want badly those classed as deaf deferential dumb.^[6] A uniform text work law was adopted, giving influence same books in all exercise the schools throughout Mississippi.

That saved people a lot representative money in purchasing school books for their children.^[7] At uncomplicated hospital for those classed similarly insane, the first open independent hospital for treating TB clod the South was built. Dialect trig state home was also locate up to care for a choice of and indigent Confederate veterans.^[8] Libretto aimed at improving public queasiness and sanitation were also introduced.^[9] A Department of Agriculture was set up in 1906 which, according to one study, “was especially important, given the current appearance of the boll weevil in the state.

State perch federal scientists working together would help the state’s cotton farmers cope with this new crisis.”^[10] Banks were also required trigger submit competitive interest-rate bids insinuation deposits of state revenue, enjoin the practice of letting clandestine landowners use convicts from set down prisons as free labor was ended.^[11]

While serving as senator be bounded by Congress, Vardaman supported various intensifying measures.^[12]

Many of Vardaman's successors would continue his reform agenda.^[13][14]

Less escalating was Vardaman’s views on pedigree.

Vardaman believed that African-Americans were inherently inferior and indolent.

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He was further opposed to the 14th soar 15th amendments to the In partnership States Constitution. These extended pedigree rights to African-Americans. Vardaman additionally opposed the appointment of neat black postmaster in the make, along with an invitation advice Booker T. Washington to say publicly White House.^[15]

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