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Benjamin Ryan Tillman (August 11, 1847 – July 3, 1918) was a politician of the Democratic Party who served as governor of South Carolina from 1890 to 1894, and as a United States Senator from 1895 until his death in 1918.
"Pitchfork Ben" Tillman lived up to his nickname with an incendiary address which began with a reference to his home state's role in beginning the Civil War. [52] Although Tillman endorsed silver, his address was so laced with sectionalism that most silver delegates remained silent for fear of being seen as supporting him. [53]
Tillman responded by punching McLaurin in the jaw. [3] According to Senate history, "efforts to separate the two combatants resulted in misdirected punches landing on other members." [ 5 ] It was the first recorded physical altercation on the floor when the Senate was in session, since Senator Thomas Hart Benton (D-MO) was nearly shot by Henry ...
Senator Benjamin Tillman stated, "The action of President Roosevelt in entertaining that nigger will necessitate our killing a thousand niggers in the South before they will learn their place again." [8] Governor of Georgia Allen Candler commented, "No self-respecting man can ally himself with the President, after what has occurred." He added ...
Bryan and Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina were chosen as the speakers who would advocate for free silver, but Tillman's speech was poorly received by delegates from outside the South because of its sectionalism and references to the Civil War. Charged with delivering the convention's last speech on the topic of monetary policy, Bryan ...
Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the annual ceremony. Speaking on stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Harry delivered his speech with his wife Meghan watching on.
Ben Affleck gave an ardent address to Jennifer Lopez and her children during their wedding celebration with family and friends at his Riceboro, Georgia, estate on Saturday, August 20.
Beyoncé forgot to thank one special person in her acceptance speech for album of the year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.. After securing her long-awaited win for album of the year, the Cowboy Carter ...