EXECUTIVE · AL · 1947-1951
James E. Folsom
Governor · Democrat · Alabama
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"Big Jim" — populist, opposed segregationists
Background
James E. Folsom (Democrat) was Alabama's Governor 1947–1951 (4 years). After: Governor (1955-1959). Note: "Big Jim" — populist, opposed segregationists.
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Others who held this office in Alabama
- Kay Ivey (2017-present)
- Robert Bentley (2011-2017)
- Bob Riley (2003-2011)
- Don Siegelman (1999-2003)
- Fob James (1995-1999)
- Jim Folsom Jr. (1993-1995)
- Guy Hunt (1987-1993)
- George Wallace (1983-1987)
- Fob James (1979-1983)
- George Wallace (1971-1979)
- Albert Brewer (1968-1971)
- Lurleen Wallace (1967-1968)
- George Wallace (1963-1967)
- John Patterson (1959-1963)
- James E. Folsom (1955-1959)
- Gordon Persons (1951-1955)