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James Hammond

James Hammond in a dark suit.

James Hammond. Wikimedia Commons.

(1807-1864) Born in Newberry County, SC, James Hammond was a politician who served as a US Representative, US Senator, and governor of South Carolina. An outspoken defender of slavery and states’ rights, Hammond popularized the phrase "Cotton is King."

Resources
Biographical Directory of the United State Congress - James Henry Hammond
SCIWAY - James Hammond
South Carolina Encyclopedia - James Henry Hammond
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