Herman Talmadge was an American politician who served as the Governor of Georgia from 1947 to 1955. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was known for his strong support of segregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Talmadge was the son of former Governor Eugene Talmadge and continued his father's political legacy. After his governorship, Talmadge was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1956, where he served until 1981. His tenure in the Senate was marked by his focus on agricultural issues and his opposition to federal civil rights legislation. Talmadge's political career reflected the complexities of Southern politics during a time of significant social change.