James Hubert Price
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James Hubert Price (September 7, 1878 – November 22, 1943) was an American politician who was elected 53rd Governor of Virginia in 1937, during the Great Depression and became known as the Commonwealth's "New Deal Governor." Over the opposition of the Byrd Organization, Price, a Virginia attorney and businessman, passed many social programs and implemented other federal programs to benefit Virginians. Price had previously represented Richmond as one of its delegates in the Virginia House of Delegates for over a decade (1916–1930), as well as served as Lieutenant Governor for two terms beginning in 1930.[1]
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James Hubert Price | |
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53rd Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 19, 1938 – January 21, 1942 | |
Lieutenant | Saxon W. Holt |
Preceded by | George C. Peery |
Succeeded by | Colgate Darden |
23rd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 15, 1930 – January 19, 1938 | |
Governor | John G. Pollard George C. Peery |
Preceded by | Junius E. West |
Succeeded by | Saxon W. Holt |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City | |
In office January 12, 1916 – January 15, 1930 | |
Preceded by | Edwin P. Cox |
Succeeded by | William H. Adams |
Personal details | |
Born | James Hubert Price (1878-09-07)September 7, 1878 Greenbrier County, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 22, 1943(1943-11-22) (aged 65) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lillian Martin |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
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