Charles Kirbo
Charles Kirbo | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1917 Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 1996 (aged 79) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Georgia (LLB) |
Charles Hughes Kirbo (March 5, 1917 – September 2, 1996) was an American lawyer and longtime advisor to Jimmy Carter. He served as the Chairman of the Democratic Party in Georgia for two years from 1972-1974.
Early life and legal career[]
Kirbo was born on March 5, 1917, in Bainbridge, Georgia.[1] He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1939 and later served in the United States Army in World War II.[1] In 1960, Kirbo became a partner in the law firm of King & Spalding.[1]
Political career[]
Kirbo first represented Jimmy Carter in 1962 when Carter lost the Democratic primary for a Georgia state senate seat.[1][2] After Kirbo was able to establish that the primary results were fraudulent, Carter won the nomination and then the general election.[1][2] In 1971, then-Governor Jimmy Carter offered to appoint Kirbo to the United States Senate seat left vacant by the death of Richard Russell, but Kirbo declined.[1][2] When Carter was elected President, Kirbo was considered as a possible White House Chief of Staff.[3] Kirbo was also considered to be a candidate for the Supreme Court if a vacancy had occurred under a Carter Presidency.[4]
Death[]
Kirbo died on September 2, 1996 in Atlanta of complications from gall bladder surgery.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Lawrence Van Gelder, Charles H. Kirbo, 79, Is Dead; Was Carter's Closest Adviser, The New York Times (September 4, 1996).
- ^ a b c The Nation: The Charlie Behind Jimmy, Time magazine (July 12, 1976).
- ^ Dumbrell, John (1995). The Carter Presidency: A Re-Evaluation. Manchester University Press. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-7190-4693-3.
- ^ Dumbrell, John (1995). The Carter Presidency: A Re-Evaluation. Manchester University Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-7190-4693-3.
- 1917 births
- 1996 deaths
- Carter administration personnel
- Georgia (U.S. state) Democrats
- People from Bainbridge, Georgia
- University of Georgia alumni
- Georgia (U.S. state) lawyers
- State political party chairs of Georgia (U.S. state)