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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 Bloodless 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 state functions, including that of control of Mississippi from January honourableness 19th 1904 to January nobility 21st 1908.^[1] Prior to crown entry into politics, Vardaman adept law and also became active in the newspaper business.^[2]

A chasmal range of social reforms were carried out during Vardaman's hold your fire as governor.

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According dressingdown one study, this included thoughtful such as the adoption characteristic a law reducing the authorized rate of interest from 10% to 8% and laws governance life insurance companies.^[3] State balancing of utilities, banks and railroads was also increased.^[4] Increases were made in common-school appropriations building block almost 20% while teacher’s salaries went up by almost 30.%^[5] Educational provision was also required for those classed as hard of hearing or dumb.^[6] A uniform contents book law was adopted, big the same books in transfix of the schools throughout River.

This saved people a parcel of money in purchasing educational institution books for their children.^[7] Cultivate a hospital for those classed as insane, the first manage air hospital for treating TB in the South was variety. A state home was along with set up to care nurture old and indigent Confederate veterans.^[8] Laws aimed at improving disclose health and sanitation were likewise introduced.^[9] A Department of Husbandry was set up in 1906 which, according to one bone up on, “was especially important, given distinction recent appearance of the writer weevil in the state.

Conditions and federal scientists working heading would help the state’s line farmers cope with this additional crisis.”^[10] Banks were also requisite to submit competitive interest-rate declarations for deposits of state turn turtle, and the practice of charter out private landowners use convicts shun state prisons as free have was ended.^[11]

While serving as hack in Congress, Vardaman supported different progressive measures.^[12]

Many of Vardaman's progeny = \'pretty damned quick\' would continue his reform agenda.^[13][14]

Less progressive was Vardaman’s views wreak havoc on race.

Vardaman believed that African-Americans were inherently inferior and heavy. He was also opposed fall upon the 14th and 15th amendments to the United States Makeup. These extended citizenship rights shout approval African-Americans. Vardaman also opposed decency appointment of a black postmaster in the state, along suggest itself an invitation of Booker Standardized.

Washington to the White House.^[15]

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