Ernest Hollings facts for kids
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Fritz Hollings
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| United States Senator from South Carolina |
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| In office November 9, 1966 – January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Russell |
| Succeeded by | Jim DeMint |
| 106th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 20, 1959 – January 15, 1963 |
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| Lieutenant | Burnet R. Maybank Jr. |
| Preceded by | George Timmerman |
| Succeeded by | Donald Russell |
| 77th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 18, 1955 – January 20, 1959 |
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| Governor | George Timmerman |
| Preceded by | George Timmerman |
| Succeeded by | Burnet Maybank |
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| Born |
Ernest Frederick Hollings
January 1, 1922 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2019 (aged 97) Isle of Palms, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses |
Martha Salley
(m. 1946; div. 1971)Rita Liddy
(m. 1971; died 2012) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | The Citadel (BS) University of South Carolina, Columbia (LLB) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Ernest Frederick "Fritz" Hollings (January 1, 1922 – April 6, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Hollings served as a U.S. Senator for South Carolina from 1966 to 2005.
Before becoming a Senator, he was the 106th Governor of South Carolina from 1959 to 1963. He also served as the 77th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina from 1955 to 1959. He was a Senator for over 38 years. This makes him one of the longest-serving Senators in American history.
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Early Life and Education
Fritz Hollings was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on January 1, 1922. He grew up in this historic city.
He went to college at The Citadel, which is a military college in South Carolina. After that, he studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Political Career Highlights
Serving as Governor of South Carolina
Fritz Hollings became the Governor of South Carolina in 1959. He served in this important role until 1963. As governor, he focused on making the state better.
He worked hard to improve South Carolina's education system. He helped create a system for technical education. This system trained people for jobs in different industries. He also started the state's educational television network.
Governor Hollings believed that education was key to economic growth. He said that education was the "cornerstone" for a strong economy. He also helped increase salaries for teachers. This made their pay closer to the average in the region.
Becoming a U.S. Senator
In 1966, Fritz Hollings was elected as a U.S. Senator for South Carolina. He served in the Senate for a very long time, until 2005.
For many years, he worked alongside another long-serving Senator from South Carolina, Strom Thurmond. Even though they were from different political parties, they often worked together. They helped pass laws and start projects that benefited South Carolina.
Hollings was very popular in South Carolina. He was re-elected many times. In his last Senate election in 1998, he won against Bob Inglis.
Running for President
In 1984, Senator Hollings decided to run for President of the United States. He sought the Democratic Party's nomination. However, he did not win the nomination. Walter Mondale became the Democratic candidate that year.
Personal Life and Later Years
Fritz Hollings was married twice. He had four children with his first wife, Martha Patricia Salley. Later, he married Rita Liddy in 1971. They were married until her death in 2012.
He lived in Charleston, South Carolina, for most of his life. Fritz Hollings passed away on April 6, 2019, at his home in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. He was 97 years old.
Images for kids
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The J. Waties Waring Judicial Center in Downtown Charleston was once named the Hollings Judicial Center.
See also
In Spanish: Ernest Hollings para niños
