Russell Appreciation Day
Linked to Winder
Linked to Winder
In 1957 the residents of Winder celebrated "Russell Appreciation Day" in honor of Richard B. Russell Jr., a longtime resident of the city. Russell, waving from the car, served briefly as governor of the state before becoming a U.S. senator in 1933. He remained in the Senate until his death in 1971.
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In 1957 the residents of Winder celebrated "Russell Appreciation Day" in honor of Richard B. Russell Jr., a longtime resident of the city. Russell, waving…
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